‘Straight to the final' cry Eurovision viewers as they're pulses left racing after Armenia's ‘smoking hot' performance
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Parg from Armenia performed his song Survivor during the second semi-final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland
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Parg impressed viewers with his shirtless performance
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Viewers were all left gushing over the 'smoking hot' singer
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16 different acts representing their countries took to the stage to perform against each other in a bid to reach the grand final on Saturday, May 17.
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Armenia was fifth in line tonight with their entry Survivor which was sung by Armenian singer and songwriter Parg.
And the 31-year-old certainly knew how to make an impression.
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Parg showed off his tattooed body and abs as he came out on stage topless wearing black leather baggy trousers, black boots and fingerless leather gloves.
He gave it his all tonight as the stage lit up with flames and he had everyone talking about his passionate performance and "easy on the eye" look.
One viewer tweeted: "I hope Armenia gets through to the final. Catchy, a decent beat and you can't deny easy on the eye."
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A second fan said: "What a performance the Armenian representative put in. Another one who goes shirtless, copies Imagine Dragons, and gives a 10/10 performance. He's straight to the final."
Another added: "Now ARMENIA. If this doesn't QUALIFY why bother watching the Grand Finals. Not just because he is smoking hot but both staging and the song is INTENSE AND CLEAN. The vocal improvement. Hello? Just qualify."
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Amy said: "Armenia - Where is he running to? Me hopefully - he needs a good bath!"
Javi remarked: "Armenia is 100% qualifying. That was insane."
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The singer donned a silver metallic look with a dramatic hood and matching thigh high shiny boots.
Emmy rose above the stage on an impressive LED platform while she belted out the tune.
Dancers dressed in similar metallic trousers busted a move to the music, while Emmy's older brother, Erlend stood playing the piano at the front.
Erlend sported a super fun looking with a sequin suit and funky star-shaped glasses.
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