Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - First Semi-Final - Reaction & Commentary w/ Rotten

Join ‪@rottenvow‬ and I as we watch, commentate, and react to the First Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel! ℹ️ INFO ℹ️ ➤ While most of the show's audio is here, you need to get the accompanying visuals on your own to get the full experience. ➤ If you can access the YouTube stream, you can go to https://bit.ly/esc2025-semi1-commentary to sync the stream AND this commentary together! ➤ To find out where to watch ESC 2025, go to: https://eurovision.tv/story/2025-watc... Want to join us live for the next semi-final? Join Rotten's server!   / discord   (18+, ID verification required to join) — TIMESTAMPS — 00:00:00 - Intro, Opening Act 00:05:00 - The Hosts arrive! 00:08:48 - How to Vote & The Contest Begins! 00:10:00 - 1. Iceland: VÆB – RÓA 00:13:53 - 2. Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA 00:18:32 - 3. Slovenia: Klemen – How Much Time Do We Have Left 00:22:56 - 4. Estonia: Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato 00:26:53 - Commercial Break, Top 3 Swiss Hits 00:30:56 - Spain: Melody – ESA DIVA 00:35:12 - 5. Ukraine: Ziferblat – Bird of Pray 00:39:23 - 6. Sweden: KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu 00:43:34 - 7. Portugal: NAPA – Deslocado 00:47:31 - 8. Norway: Kyle Alessandro – Lighter 00:51:38 - 9. Belgium: Red Sebastian – Strobe Lights 00:56:20 - Italy: Lucio Corsi – Volevo Essere Un Duro 01:00:33 - Commercial Break, Props in Eurovision 01:04:00 - 10. Azerbaijan: Mamagama - Run With U 01:08:37 - 11. San Marino: Gabry Ponte – Tutta L’Italia 01:12:40 - 12. Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm 01:17:00 - 13. Netherlands: Claude – C’est La Vie (partially muted) 01:21:09 - 14. Croatia: Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake 01:25:59 - Switzerland: Zoë Më – Voyage 01:30:23 - 15. Cyprus: Theo Evan – Shh 01:34:20 - Rules, Recap, Start Voting Now! 01:41:00 - Interval Act: "Made in Switzerland" 01:47:00 - Turquoise Carpet Recap, Rotten Takes Over! 01:49:20 - Green Room Inauguration, Final Recap 01:52:41 - Stop Voting Now! 01:53:45 - Eurovision Records & Most Streamed Songs 02:00:15 - Céline Dion Tribute, "Ne partez pas sans moi" 02:05:00 - Green Room Banter, Junior Eurovision Highlights 02:12:28 - Second Semi-Final Teasers 02:14:45 - Qualifiers Announcement! 02:24:51 - Qualifiers Recap 02:26:12 - Good Night Europe! + Final Thoughts ------ This video may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. It is being used for purposes of criticism, commentary, and news reporting under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976. This fair use disclaimer is not a guarantee that the use of the material is fair use, and a fair use determination can only be made on a case-by-case basis by a court. #eurovision2025 #esc2025 #eurovision