Eurovision fans have declared their winner after the country’s scintillating semi-final performance.
Last night, 10 countries battled for a spot in the Grand Final on Saturday, with Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, San Marino, and Portugal all qualifying.
For Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia, their dreams of Eurovision glory ended.
However, Justyna Steczkowska of Poland may officially have become the new dark horse of the contest after her thrilling performance of ‘Gaja’.
Commenting on Instagram, several fans replied to a video showing the 52-year-old performing by saying ‘winner’.
@agaszuscik wrote: ‘A great talent and a great class. We are proud and thank you!’
@daawidrakowski also commented: ‘Winner of Eurovision 2025.’
@anitaczylija added: ‘That was everything!’.
Meanwhile, @maciej_oscar wrote: ‘We are so proud of you, Justyna! Pure perfection. You left your soul on the stage! You are the inspiration! Poland is standing behind you!’
Justyna – who appeared in the competition three decades ago – replied back to the post, which has now received over 220,000 likes, saying: ‘Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support! “Gaja” just exploded on stage, full of energy and power.
‘Your presence and every kind word mean so much to me. If you felt Gaja’s energy, please vote for number 2 and help us reach the final. Every vote counts!’
Latest Eurovision 2025 odds
- Sweden 39%
- Austria 23%
- Netherlands 7%
- France 6%
- Israel 5%
- Finland 3%
- Switzerland 2%
- Spain 1%
- United Kingdom 1%
Elsewhere in last night’s semi-final, fans were left speechless after Switzerland’s act Zoë Më’s semi-final performance descended into chaos.
During the performance, the broadcast appeared to glitch and showed a dark image, while the camera also struggled to remain focused on Zoë.
Afterwards, BBC host Rylan Clark commented on the technical issues, saying: ‘We should say there as well, I think there was a couple of little tech problems with that one single-shot camera.’
On X, viewers said they felt ‘sorry’ for Zoë and demanded ‘justice’, while others joked host country Switzerland was attempting to ‘sabotage’ their own act.
Some fans were even reduced to tears at one point after a special appearance from Eurovision legend Celine Dion.
A special rendition of her song Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi was also performed by previous Eurovision stars, including Silvester Belt and Iolanda.
The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker, 57, took the chance to reflect on her own Eurovision journey, having represented Switzerland in 1988.
Speaking both in French and English, she told viewers that the country ‘has always held a special place in [her] heart’.
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