Tonight: The Spanish selection continues with the 2nd Semi-final of Benidorm Fest

Tonight: The Spanish selection continues with the 2nd Semi-final of Benidorm Fest
Thursday, 27 January 2022

  • The Spanish national selection for Eurovision 2022 continues this evening with the second semi-final heat of Benidorm Fest which will determine the last four finalists. 

    Benidorm Fest goes on tonight with the second semi-final show set to hit the screen at 22:40 CET. Spain has decided to select their Eurovision 2022 representative and entry through the historic Benidorm Festival. The competition is set to run on 26, 27 and 29 January in the city of Benidorm and is hosted by Alaska, Ines Hernand and Maxim Huerta.

    A total of 14 acts were set initially to compete in the Spanish national selection, but after Luna Ki 's withdrawal, 13 acts remained in the run for the right to represent the nation at Eurovision 2022..

    The singers have been split in two semifinals shows. The four most voted in each gala by the professional jury (50%) (formed 60% national experts and 40% international) , televoting (25%) and the demoscopic jury (25%) will go to the grand final,  which  will see a total of eight performances. 

    Thus, following last evening's first semi-final show the second semi-final is taking place today with seven acts competing for four qualifying spots: 

    1. Xeinn – “Eco” (Echo)
    2. Marta Sango -.”Sigues en mi mente” (You stay in my mind)
    3. Javiera Mena – “Culpa” (Fault)
    4. Gonzalo Hermida – “Quién lo diría” (Who would say it)
    5. Rigoberta Bandini – “Ay Mama” (O Mum)
    6. Rayden – “Calle de la llorería” (Crying street)
    7. Sara Deop – “Make you say”

    Notably, Gonzalo Hermida will not be competing live as he was tested covid positive and will be taking part with his music video. The jury panel that will contribute in the outcome of the show consists of the followiing members: 

    • Estefanía García – Coordinator of the RTVE Orchestra and Choir
    • Felix Bergsson – Iceland's Head of Delegation 
    • Marvin Dietmann – Creative Director
    • Miryam Benedited – Choreographer
    • Natalia Calderón – Singer and actress

     

    How to Watch

    The 1st semi final show show is set ot hit the screen at 22:40 CET and you can watch it on TVE1, RTVE webstream and on RTVE PLay.

     

    News Source/Image: RTVE