Switzerland calling! Lys Assia, Céline Dion, who's next?!

Second rehearsals continued in Tel Aviv today with the last 2 countries competing in the first Semi-Final and afterward the first half of countries competing in the second Semi-Final.READ MORE: Check out yesterday's rehearsals and exclusive video footage from the first 17 Semi-Finalist rehearsals.First Semi-Final16. Greece - Katerine Duska with Better LoveGreece kicked off day 6 of rehearsals in Tel Aviv as Katerine Duska sang her heart out with Better Love. The staging remains the same, and with the choreography and vocal harmonies tightened, the stage really comes alive with flowers on the screen.READ MORE: Read up on Katerine Duska's first rehearsal of Better Love here.17. San Marino - Serhat with Say Na Na NaAnother smooth run-through as the last participant in the first Semi-Final completes his rehearsals. Serhat looks relaxed on stage as he performs with 5 backing singer-dancers. The outfits remain the same, a white suit for Serhat, white suit jacket and shorts for the male dancers and white cocktail party wear for the 3 female backing singers.READ MORE: Read up on Serhat's first rehearsal of Say Na Na Na here.Second Semi-Finalists begin their second rehearsalsAfter the completion of the second round of rehearsals for the delegations competing in the first Semi-Final, rehearsals for the countries in the second Semi-Final began right away. The first 9 competing delegations in that show completed their second rehearsals in Tel Aviv today.1. Armenia - Srbuk with Walking OutSrbuk returned to the stage to kick of the second round of rehearsals for the second Semi-Final. In a costume change from the first rehearsal, the Armenian superstar is wearing a black trouser suit with silver detailing over the shoulders as she delivers Walking Out with confidence.READ MORE: Read up on Srbuk's first rehearsal of Walking Out here.2. Ireland - Sarah McTernan with 22Sarah McTernan returned to the stage for her second rehearsal of 22 for Ireland, despite struggling with a wisdom tooth infection. She's seen the doctor twice already and is hoping to be back to full health in time for the Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony and Orange Carpet event on Sunday evening. Despite the pain, she gave a strong performance with her two backing singers. The lighting and staging is all set for the full dress rehearsal and Jury voting on Monday.READ MORE: Read up on Sarah McTernan's first rehearsal of 22 here.3. Moldova - Anna Odobescu with StayMoldova's Anna Odobescu was next on stage for her second set of rehearsal performances with Stay. Dressed in a white dress with a single sleeve feature, she sang her song as Kseniya Simonova created images in the sand box which are projected onto the large video screen behind them.READ MORE: Read up on Anna Odobescu's first rehearsal of Stay here.4. Switzerland - Luca Hänni with She Got MeLuca Hänni returned to the stage for round two of his rehearsals and delivered a knock-out choreographed performance with his four backing dancers. The routine is created by Sacha Baptiste and works well with block colours on the stage and video screens.READ MORE: Read up on Carousel's first rehearsal of That Night here.5. Latvia - Carousel with That NightCarousel brought That Night back to the stage for the last rehearsal of the morning. The trio performed their song with Sabine Zuga's vocals and Marcis Vasilevskis' guitar as the main focus of the performance.READ MORE: Read up on Carousel's first rehearsal of That Night here.6. Romania - Ester Peony with On A SundayEster Peony also returned for her second rehearsal of On A Sunday. With her two backing dancers dressed in leather strapped jackets and white collars, and her guitarist on stage, there were only minor camera changes needed in the strong set of run-throughs.READ MORE: Read up on Ester Peony's first rehearsal of On A Sunday here.7. Denmark - Leonora with Love Is ForeverLeonora and her giant chair returned to the stage this afternoon as the stage crew got to practice the stage set-up and break-down of one of the largest on-stage props of the year. Leonora and her four backing singers have to get down from the chair quickly after they perform the second half of the song from its seat, but it's all working to time after their second rehearsal.READ MORE: Read up on Leonora's first rehearsal of Love Is Forever here.8. Sweden - John Lundvik with Too Late For LoveSweden was quite literally smoking as John Lundvik returned for his second round of rehearsals. There was some added flair to the staging with the introduction of smoke effects this time around. John's four backing singers in their bejewelled black and silver outfits once again delivered on-point vocals.READ MORE: Read up on John Lundvik's first rehearsal of Too Late For Love here.9. Austria - PÆNDA with LimitsPÆNDA was the last of today's second round of rehearsals before the pre-qualified finalists arrived for their first rehearsals. Sitting on a stool alone in a forest of light sticks, she delivered Limits three more times.READ MORE: Read up on PÆNDA's first rehearsal of Limits here.What happens next?Austria marked the end of today's Semi-Final rehearsals. Next Israel, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, France and Germany will have their first rehearsals.Tomorrow, the last 9 songs competing in the second Semi-Final will take place at Expo Tel Aviv. On Sunday morning, the six pre-qualified finalists will complete the series of second rehearsals before the dress rehearsal and Jury Final for the first Semi-Final take place on Monday.

Switzerland calling! Lys Assia, Céline Dion, who's next?!

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