Eurovision fans demand 'justice' for Switzerland after 'sabotaged' semi-final performance
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 viewers were left gobsmacked after Switzerland contestant Zoë Më's semi-final performance descended into mayhem. Ten countries competed for a spot in the Grand Final last night with Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, San Marino and Portugal all qualifying.
However, dreams of Eurovision victory were ended for Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia. Fans, though, were too busy being distracted by the 'messy' camerawork that came with 24-year-old Zoë's performance as she took to the stage with song Voyage.
During the performance, which aired on BBC One, the broadcast seemed to glitch and showed a dark image, while the camera also failed to remain focused on Zoë. Host Rylan Clark noted the technical issue after her performance, saing: "We should say there as well, I think there was a couple of little tech problems with that one single-shot camera."
However, viewers on X complained it wasn't fair on the contestant and demanded 'justice' for Zoë, who they had been left feeling 'sorry' for, the Metro reports.
Meanwhile others joked that host country Switzerland was attempting to 'sabotage' their own act.
Among them was social media user @JarydHeadley, who said: "Switzerland sabotaging their own entry so they don't have to host again OMFG. #eurovision."
@escainsanity shared: "Did the broadcast just mess up for Switzerland??? #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #eurovisiongr."
Echoing their thought, @Ace109610 complained: "Feel sorry for Switzerland Production team need to do better #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision."
@eire_thug was also left unimpressed: "Despite the great performances, tonight was quite a mess with technical errors. Between broken LED cells, faulty lighting beams and camera glitches it really shouldn't be happening during the live shows. Let's hope they won't be a common for the last 2…"
@bosdovja92 chimed in: "If there's any justice, Switzerland will pull a double and win this year!!"
However, the quality of the broadcast will not impact Zoë's place in the Grand Final.
Swiss act Nemo won Eurovision last year which means that she automatically qualifies for the final, alongside the 'Big Five' countries - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Last night while the votes were being counted, Canadian singer and former Swiss winner Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded video saying Switzerland has 'always held a special place in my heart' as she spoke in French and English.
The iconic singer also said she would 'nothing more but to be with you' in Basel as conversations continue with the organisers for her to make a stage comeback on Saturday during the final amid her health issues.
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Switzerland had not won the contest in 32 years until Nemo was victorious with The Code at Malmo 2024.
Dion previously won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, which was performed this evening in St Jakobshalle arena by previous Eurovision stars including Silvester Belt and Iolanda.
UK fans will have to wait for the second semi-final on Thursday, when the UK's Remember Monday will perform What The Hell Just Happened?, to cast their votes for their favourite Eurovision act. The second Eurovision semi-final airs on BBC One and iPlayer from 8pm on Thursday May 15.
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