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Eurovision 2025: The BBC praises Klavdia for her performance in the second semi-final

In a social media post, the British public broadcaster described the Greek entry as "magical"

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The BBC has praised Klavdia for her performance in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025, held on Thursday evening, May 15, in Basel, Switzerland. The singer performed “Asteromata” and, combined with her distinctive stage presence, secured her ticket to the grand final on Saturday. In a post shared by the “BBC Eurovision” social media account, they described her rendition as “simply enchanting.”

Klavdia took the stage at St. Jakobshalle with a stunning stage presence crafted by Fokas Evangelinos, managing to captivate both the audience and viewers at home with her voice and performance.

In a related post on social media, the British public broadcaster wrote: “We love this rhythm so much that it haunts us; Klavdia’s performance is simply magical.”

With her participation, Greece now ranks among the ten countries that advanced from the second semi-final to the grand final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on Saturday, May 17. The singer’s atmospheric ballad moved and impressed not only the Greek audience but also European Eurovision fans, who rushed to praise her on X (formerly Twitter). Among the standout comments were: “Chills from start to finish,” “We want her in the final,” “The best song Greece has sent in the last 20 years,” “Beautifully combined powerful voice with stage presence,” “Strong voice.”

Watch the full video of Klavdia’s performance

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