Reactions: the artists who didn’t reach the final

Seven countries did not reach the final. Most of the disappointed participants already commented on their loss on social media. Here we have an overview of their reactions.

Uku Suviste (Estonia) and Benny Cristo (Czech Republic) haven’t commented yet.

Vincent Bueno (Austria): THANK YOU! AMEN!

Rafal (Poland) has a lot to say: My beautiful adventure with Eurovision has come to an end. It was 3 months of intense work. Not only vocal and dance rehearsals, but also dozens of hours of interviews and talks with people from all over the world.
The motto of this year’s competition is #openup. I believe that we all managed to implement this idea! In Rotterdam I have met wonderful artists, people who are open to the world and full of positive energy. We need it so badly in these these hard times.
I would like to thank the dancers, the entire Polish delegation, people who are involved in the preparations for the ESC and of course the organizers of this awesome event! We did our best and that is the most important thing!
Many thanks for support you sent me every day. It gave me huge boost of energy! You are great!
Congratulations to all the amazing artists who will fight for victory on Saturday. Good luck!

Tornike (Georgia) did not post any comment but a picture of the welcome goodies he got from the hotel.

Samanta Tina (Latvia): AND WE WERE AND ARE THE BEST! WE ARE THE QUEENS!

Fyr og Flamme: WHO WAS THERE WON TODAY … Thank you for tonight everyone and see you at home.

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