Eurovision Song Contest 2019#Semi-final 2

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The 2019 contest took place in Tel Aviv, Israel, following the country's victory at the 2018 edition with the song "Toy", performed by Netta. It was the third time that Israel had hosted the contest, after having hosted the {{escyr|1979}} and {{escyr|1999}} contests in Jerusalem.{{cite news|last1=Stern|first1=Itay|last2=Tucker|first2=Nati|last3=Lerner|first3=Davide|title=Israel's Netta Wins 2018 Eurovision Song Contest With 'Toy'|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-s-netta-wins-201eurovision-song-contest-with-toy-1.6077083|access-date=16 May 2018|agency=Haaretz|date=13 May 2018|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213152521/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-s-netta-wins-201eurovision-song-contest-with-toy-1.6077083|url-status=live}} The selected venue was Expo Tel Aviv's 7,300-seat congress and convention centre in "Bitan 2" (Pavilion 2), which was opened in January 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/tel-aviv-host-city-eurovision-2019|title=Tel Aviv to host Eurovision 2019! – Eurovision Song Contest Israel 2019|website=eurovision.tv|date=13 September 2018|access-date=13 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218213320/https://eurovision.tv/story/tel-aviv-host-city-eurovision-2019|archive-date=18 February 2019|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Few-seats-sky-high-prices-Eurovision-ticket-details-released-581082|title=Few Seats, Sky-High Prices: Eurovision Ticket Details Released|website=jpost.com|date=20 February 2019 |access-date=20 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220004040/https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Few-seats-sky-high-prices-Eurovision-ticket-details-released-581082|archive-date=20 February 2019|url-status=live}} Located on Rokach Boulevard in northern Tel Aviv, the convention centre serves as a venue for many events, including concerts, exhibitions, trade fairs, and conferences. The fairground has ten halls and pavilions, plus a large outdoor space. The new pavilion had recently hosted the 2018 European Judo Championships from 26 to 28 April.{{cite web|url=http://www.eju.net/european-judo-championships-2018-tel-aviv-5788?q=tel+aviv|title=EUROPEAN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 TEL AVIV|website=EJU.net – European Judo Union|access-date=25 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626001431/http://www.eju.net/european-judo-championships-2018-tel-aviv-5788?q=tel+aviv|archive-date=26 June 2018|url-status=live}}

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After Israel's victory in the 2018 contest in Lisbon, Portugal, Netta and the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the 2019 contest would be held in Jerusalem, but this was yet to be confirmed by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/Kan) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Israeli finance minister Moshe Kahlon also said in an interview the event would be held solely in Jerusalem and estimated its cost at 120 million Israeli shekels (approximately €29 million).{{cite news|last1=Ziv|first1=Yaakov|script-title=he:כחלון: "האירוויזיון הבא יהיה רק בירושלים, ויעלה כ-120 מיליון שקלים"|url=http://www.maariv.co.il/culture/music/Article-637907|access-date=16 May 2018|agency=Maariv|language=he|date=13 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516010339/http://www.maariv.co.il/culture/music/Article-637907|archive-date=16 May 2018|url-status=live}} The mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, mentioned Jerusalem Arena and Teddy Stadium as possible venues to host the event.{{cite news|script-title=he:אירוויזיון 2019 בישראל: מירי רגב, בירוקרטיה והחרם הבינלאומי|url=https://timeout.co.il/תרבות/מוזיקה/אירוויזיון-2019-בישראל|access-date=16 May 2018|agency=Time Out Israel|language=he|date=16 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518145638/https://timeout.co.il/%D7%AA%D7%A8%D7%91%D7%95%D7%AA/%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%94/%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%95%D7%99%D7%96%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9F-2019-%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9C|archive-date=18 May 2018|url-status=live}} The municipality of Jerusalem confirmed that because it lacked the seating capacity, the contest would not be held at the International Convention Centre, which had hosted the contest in 1979 and 1999.{{Cite news|url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-mulls-venue-for-hosting-eurovision-2019-finals-1001235864|title=Israel mulls venue for hosting Eurovision 2019 Finals|newspaper=Globes|date=13 May 2018|access-date=13 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513170837/http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-mulls-venue-for-hosting-eurovision-2019-finals-1001235864|archive-date=13 May 2018|url-status=live}}

On 18 June 2018, Netanyahu stated that Israel had committed to remaining in compliance with EBU rules regarding the constitution of member broadcasters, so as not to affect its hosting of Eurovision. Kan's establishment included a condition that news programming would be delegated later to a second public broadcasting entity. This would have violated EBU rules requiring member broadcasters to have their own internal news departments.{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/appearing-to-back-off-kan-split-pm-says-government-will-follow-eurovision-rules/|title=Appearing to back off Kan split, PM says government will follow Eurovision rules|work=Times of Israel|access-date=18 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618182505/https://www.timesofisrael.com/appearing-to-back-off-kan-split-pm-says-government-will-follow-eurovision-rules/|archive-date=18 June 2018|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-organizers-warn-israel-could-lose-hosting-rights/|title=Eurovision organizers warn Israel could lose hosting rights|work=Times of Israel|access-date=18 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618105239/https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-organizers-warn-israel-could-lose-hosting-rights/|archive-date=18 June 2018|url-status=live}}

The following day, Israel was officially confirmed as the host country,{{Cite news|url=http://esctoday.com/167495/eurovision-2019-israeli-team-meets-at-ebu-headquarters-in-geneva/|title=Eurovision 2019: Israeli team meets EBU in Geneva; host city and dates to be decided by September|date=19 June 2018|work=ESCToday|access-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622050533/http://esctoday.com/167495/eurovision-2019-israeli-team-meets-at-ebu-headquarters-in-geneva|archive-date=22 June 2018|url-status=live}} and on 24 June 2018, Kan formally opened the bidding process for cities interested in hosting the 2019 contest.{{cite web|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|title=KAN Launches Formal Bidding Process for Eurovision Song Contest 2019 Host City|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/06/24/kan-launches-formal-bidding-process-for-eurovision-song-contest-2019-host-city/|website=Eurovoix|date=24 June 2018|access-date=24 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624204733/https://eurovoix.com/2018/06/24/kan-launches-formal-bidding-process-for-eurovision-song-contest-2019-host-city/|archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}} Israeli deputy minister Michael Oren stated that Jerusalem did not have the resources to host the contest on 28 July, reiterating that Tel Aviv was the more likely host.{{cite web|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|title=Eurovision'19: Israeli Minister States Jerusalem Does Not Have the Resources to Host Eurovision|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/07/28/eurovision19-israeli-minister-states-jerusalem-does-not-have-the-resources-to-host-eurovision/|website=Eurovoix|date=28 July 2018|access-date=30 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730234647/https://eurovoix.com/2018/07/28/eurovision19-israeli-minister-states-jerusalem-does-not-have-the-resources-to-host-eurovision/|archive-date=30 July 2018|url-status=live}}

Soon afterwards, reports surfaced of the government not providing the €12 million downpayment requested by Kan to cover hosting expenses and security.{{Cite news|last1=Bein-Leibovitz|first1=Anat|url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-last-gasp-compromise-allows-israel-to-stage-eurovision-final-1001248037|title=Last gasp compromise allows Israel to stage Eurovision final – Globes|website=Globes|date=30 July 2018|access-date=30 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730133049/https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-last-gasp-compromise-allows-israel-to-stage-eurovision-final-1001248037|archive-date=30 July 2018|url-status=live}} Following a tense back-and-forth between Kan and the government, a compromise between the two parties was reached on 29 July 2018 that would see Kan paying the €12 million to the EBU and the Finance Ministry covering expenses should complications arise. The mayor of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai, announced that the city would be willing to pay for the convention centre itself, should it be chosen as the host city.{{cite web|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|title=KAN Confirms It Will Pay Eurovision 2019 Guarantee|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/08/14/kan-confirms-it-will-pay-eurovision-2019-guarantee/|website=Eurovoix|date=14 August 2018|access-date=14 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313165639/https://eurovoix.com/2018/08/14/kan-confirms-it-will-pay-eurovision-2019-guarantee/|archive-date=13 March 2019|url-status=live}}

In the week of 27 August 2018, executive supervisor Jon Ola Sand led a handful of EBU delegates around Israel to look at potential venues in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and to hear the bid from Eilat. On 30 August 2018, Sand stated in an interview with Kan that Eilat was no longer in the running to host, leaving Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as the remaining cities in the running. He added that there was no serious discussion among members of the EBU about boycotting the event.{{cite web|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|title='No Serious Talk' About Boycott of Eurovision 2019 – Jon Ola Sand|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/08/30/no-serious-talk-about-boycott-of-eurovision-2019-jon-ola-sand/|website=Eurovoix|date=30 August 2018|access-date=30 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831102601/https://eurovoix.com/2018/08/30/no-serious-talk-about-boycott-of-eurovision-2019-jon-ola-sand/|archive-date=31 August 2018|url-status=live}}

On 13 September 2018, the EBU announced Tel Aviv as the host city, with Expo Tel Aviv as the chosen venue for the 2019 contest.

Key:

{{Color box|#CEDFF2|†|border=darkgray}} Host venue

{{Color box|#D0F0C0|‡|border=darkgray}} Shortlisted venues

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Located at the Charles Clore Park in Tel Aviv, the Eurovision Village was the official Eurovision Song Contest fan and sponsors' area during the events week. It was open from 12 to 18 May 2019.{{Cite news|url=https://www.kan.org.il/Item/?itemId=41791|script-title=he:אירוויזיון 2019 – כל מה שצריך לדעת עד כה|work=כאן-תאגיד השידור הישראלי| language=he|access-date=20 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111133717/https://www.kan.org.il/Item/?itemId=41791|archive-date=11 November 2018|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Groot |first=Evert |date=15 April 2019 |title=Lots of Eurovision 2019 news during Host Broadcaster press conference |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/kan-eurovision-2019-update-press-conference |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415140650/https://eurovision.tv/story/kan-eurovision-2019-update-press-conference |archive-date=15 April 2019 |access-date=15 April 2019 |website=eurovision.tv |publisher=EBU}} There it was possible to watch performances by local artists, as well as the live shows broadcast from the main venue.

The EuroClub was located at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv Port and was the venue for the official after-parties and private performances by contest participants. Unlike the Eurovision Village, access to the EuroClub was restricted to accredited fans, delegates, and press.

The "Orange Carpet" event, where the contestants and their delegations are presented before the accredited press and fans, took place at Habima Square in central Tel Aviv on 12 May 2019, followed by the Opening Ceremony at the Charles Bronfman Auditorium.{{Cite news|url=http://esctoday.com/171260/eurovision-2019-kan-unveils-the-red-carpet-and-opening-ceremony-location/|title=Eurovision 2019: KAN unveils the Red Carpet and Opening Ceremony location|publisher=ESCToday|access-date=13 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327163401/http://esctoday.com/171260/eurovision-2019-kan-unveils-the-red-carpet-and-opening-ceremony-location/|archive-date=27 March 2019|url-status=live}}

{{Further|List of countries in the Eurovision Song Contest}}

{{ESC 2019 participants}}

Eligibility for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership capable of receiving the contest via the Eurovision network and broadcasting it live nationwide. The EBU issued an invitation to participate in the contest to all active members. The Israeli minister of communications, Ayoob Kara, also invited other countries from the MENA region. With some Israel largely had tense relationships and with others no diplomatic relations at all. Kara pointed out that Tunisia and the Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, were invited.{{Cite news|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/05/22/israeli-arabic-tunisia-eurovision/|title=Israeli Minister "to invite" Arabic nations, including Tunisia, to take part in Eurovision 2019 - ESCXTRA.com|date=22 May 2018|work=ESCXTRA.com|access-date=29 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527140415/https://www.escxtra.com/2018/05/22/israeli-arabic-tunisia-eurovision/|archive-date=27 May 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.algemeiner.com/2018/05/23/amid-icelandic-bds-israeli-minister-invites-saudi-arabia-to-eurovision-2018/|title=Amid Icelandic BDS, Israeli Minister Invites Saudi Arabia to Eurovision 2018|website=Algemeiner.com|access-date=25 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526041702/https://www.algemeiner.com/2018/05/23/amid-icelandic-bds-israeli-minister-invites-saudi-arabia-to-eurovision-2018/|archive-date=26 May 2018|url-status=live}} {{Esccnty|Tunisia}} is eligible to participate, but has not due to laws banning the promotion of Israeli content, while the Gulf states do not have national broadcasters with EBU membership.

The EBU initially announced on 7 November 2018 that 42 countries would participate in the contest, with {{Esccnty|Bulgaria}} opting not to participate for financial reasons.{{cite news|title=42 countries to compete in Eurovision 2019|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/42-countries-take-part-in-eurovision-2019|access-date=7 November 2018|work=eurovision.tv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107145035/https://eurovision.tv/story/42-countries-take-part-in-eurovision-2019|archive-date=7 November 2018|url-status=live}} {{Esccnty|Ukraine}} announced its withdrawal from the contest on 27 February 2019, thereby reducing the number of participating countries to 41.{{Cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/172586/ukraine-uapbc-withdraws-from-eurovision-2019/|title=Eurovision Ukraine: UA:PBC withdraws from Eurovision 2019 - ESCToday.com|date=27 February 2019|website=ESCToday|access-date=27 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227200610/http://esctoday.com/172586/ukraine-uapbc-withdraws-from-eurovision-2019/|archive-date=27 February 2019|url-status=live}}

On 6 March 2019, the EBU confirmed that {{esccnty|North Macedonia}} would take part for the first time under its new name, instead of the previous name of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia which had been used since the country's debut in 1998.{{cite web|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/06/north-macedonia-ebu-confirms-name/|title=North Macedonia: EBU Confirms Name Change|first=Emily|last=Herbert|date=6 March 2019|access-date=9 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410210813/https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/06/north-macedonia-ebu-confirms-name/|archive-date=10 April 2019|url-status=live}}

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The contest featured five representatives who had performed previously as lead vocalists for the same countries. Two of them participated in {{Escyr|2016}}—Sergey Lazarev represented {{Esccnty|Russia|y=2016}} and won that year's first semi-final, while Serhat represented {{Esccnty|San Marino|y=2016}} in the same semi-final and failed to qualify.{{cite web |last1=Granger |first1=Anthony |title=Russia: Sergey Lazarev Returns To Eurovision With "Scream" |url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/09/russia-sergey-lazarev-returns-to-eurovision-with-scream/ |website=Eurovoix |date=9 March 2019 |access-date=13 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330110230/https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/09/russia-sergey-lazarev-returns-to-eurovision-with-scream/ |archive-date=30 March 2019 |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/01/21/serhat-will-represent-san-marino-at-eurovision-2019/231659/|title=Serhat is back! SMRTV confirms the Turkish crooner will again represent San Marino at Eurovision|first=Robyn|last=Galagher|work=wiwibloggs|date=21 January 2019|access-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512234638/https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/01/21/serhat-will-represent-san-marino-at-eurovision-2019/231659/|archive-date=12 May 2019|url-status=live}} Joci Pápai represented {{Esccnty|Hungary|y=2017}} in {{Escyr|2017}}.{{cite news|last1=Herbert|first1=Emily|title=Hungary: Joci Pápai Selected For Eurovision 2019|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/23/hungary-joci-papai-eurovision-2019/|access-date=23 February 2019|date=13 May 2019|publisher=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224061050/https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/23/hungary-joci-papai-eurovision-2019/|archive-date=24 February 2019|url-status=live}} Tamara Todevska represented {{Esccnty|Macedonia|y=2008}} (now named North Macedonia) in the {{Escyr|2008}} semi-final, alongside Vrčak and Adrian, and backed in {{Escyr|2004}} and {{Escyr|2014}} for Toše Proeski and Tijana Dapčević, respectively.{{cite web|last1=Gligorov|first1=Miki|title=Tamara Todevska is announced as North Macedonia's Eurovision 2019 representative|url=https://escxtra.com/2019/01/25/tamara-todevska-is-announced-as-north-macedonias-eurovision-2019-representative/|website=escxtra.com|publisher=ESCXtra|date=25 January 2019|access-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402072002/https://escxtra.com/2019/01/25/tamara-todevska-is-announced-as-north-macedonias-eurovision-2019-representative/|archive-date=2 April 2019|url-status=live}} Nevena Božović represented {{Esccnty|Serbia|y=2013}} in the semi-final of {{Escyr|2013|}} as part of Moje 3, and in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2007. The contest also featured a former backing vocalist representing his country for the first time—Jurij Veklenko provided backup for Lithuania in {{Esccnty|Lithuania|y=2013|t=2013}} and {{Esccnty|Lithuania|y=2015|t=2015}}.

On the other hand, previous representatives returned to provide supporting vocals for their own or another country. Mikheil Javakhishvili, {{Esccnty|Georgia|y=2018|t=Georgia's representative}} in 2018 as part of Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao, backed Oto Nemsadze.{{cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/26/georgia-oto-nemsadze-films-music-video/|title=Georgia: Oto Nemsadze Films Music Video for "Sul Tsin Iare"|last=Herbert|first=Emily|date=30 March 2019|access-date=30 March 2019|work=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330044005/https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/26/georgia-oto-nemsadze-films-music-video/|archive-date=30 March 2019|url-status=live}} Mikel Hennet, who represented {{Esccnty|Spain|y=2007}} in {{Escyr|2007}} as part of D'Nash, backed Miki.{{cite web|title=Primeros ensayos de Miki para Eurovisión con Fokas Evagelinos y Mamen Márquez|url=http://www.rtve.es/television/20190311/eurovision-2019-ensayos-miki-para-eurovision-fokas-evagelinos-mamen-marquez/1899840.shtml|website=rtve.es|publisher=RTVE|access-date=11 March 2019|language=es|date=11 March 2019|archive-date=24 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524015436/http://www.rtve.es/television/20190311/eurovision-2019-ensayos-miki-para-eurovision-fokas-evagelinos-mamen-marquez/1899840.shtml|url-status=live}} Stig Rästa, {{Esccnty|Estonia|y=2015|t=Estonia's representative}} in {{Escyr|2015}} alongside Elina Born, backed Victor Crone.{{cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/04/04/estonia-backing-singers-for-victor-crone-revealed/|title=Estonia: Backing Singers for Victor Crone Revealed|last=Herbert|first=Emily|date=5 April 2019|access-date=5 April 2019|work=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405205019/https://eurovoix.com/2019/04/04/estonia-backing-singers-for-victor-crone-revealed/|archive-date=5 April 2019|url-status=live}} Mladen Lukić, who represented {{Esccnty|Serbia|y=2018}} in {{Escyr|2018}} as part of Balkanika, backed Nevena Božović.{{cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/04/10/serbia-eurovision-2019-backing-singers/|title=Serbia: RTS Reveals Eurovision 2019 Backing Singers & Acoustic Version of "Kruna"|last=Herbert|first=Emily|date=10 April 2019|access-date=10 April 2019|work=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410231026/https://eurovoix.com/2019/04/10/serbia-eurovision-2019-backing-singers/|archive-date=10 April 2019|url-status=live}} Sahlene, who represented {{Esccnty|Estonia|y=2002}} in {{Escyr|2002}}, and provided backing for her native country {{Esccnty|Sweden|y=1999}} in {{Escyr|1999}}, for {{Esccnty|Malta|y=2000}} in {{Escyr|2000}} and for {{Esccnty|Australia|y=2016}} in {{Escyr|2016}}, backed for the {{Esccnty|United Kingdom}} this time.{{cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/25/estonia-sahlene-eurovision-backing-singer/|title=Estonia: Sahlene Returns to Eurovision as Backing Singer for the United Kingdom|last=Herbert|first=Emily|date=25 February 2019|access-date=26 February 2019|work=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226002905/https://eurovoix.com/2019/02/25/estonia-sahlene-eurovision-backing-singer/|archive-date=26 February 2019|url-status=live}} Jacques Houdek, who represented {{Esccnty|Croatia|y=2017}} in {{Escyr|2017}}, backed Roko.{{cite news|url=https://eurovision.tv/gallery/croatia-roko-rehearses-with-jacques-houdek-behind-the-stage|title=Roko's rehearses for Croatia with Jacques Houdek behind the stage|date=7 May 2019|access-date=7 May 2019|work=eurovision.tv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507175423/https://eurovision.tv/gallery/croatia-roko-rehearses-with-jacques-houdek-behind-the-stage|archive-date=7 May 2019|url-status=live}}

Émilie Satt, who represented {{Esccnty|France|y=2018}} in 2018 as part of Madame Monsieur, backed Bilal Hassani.{{cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/10/france-madame-monsieurs-emilie-satt-eurovision/|title=France: Madame Monsieur's Émilie Satt Revealed as Eurovision 2019 Backing Singer|last=Herbert|first=Emily|date=10 May 2019|access-date=10 May 2019|work=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510074501/https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/10/france-madame-monsieurs-emilie-satt-eurovision/|archive-date=10 May 2019|url-status=live}} Destiny Chukunyere, who won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 for Malta, backed Michela.{{cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/07/malta-destiny-chukunyere-eurovision-2019/|title=Malta: Destiny Chukunyere Revealed as Eurovision 2019 Backing Singer|last=Herbert|first=Emily|date=7 May 2019|access-date=7 May 2019|work=Eurovoix|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507130507/https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/07/malta-destiny-chukunyere-eurovision-2019/|archive-date=7 May 2019|url-status=live}}

Despite confirming their preliminary participation in the 2019 contest, {{Esccnty|Bulgaria|t=Bulgarian}} broadcaster BNT announced in October 2018 that they would withdraw because of financial difficulties and to allow members of the delegation to moving onto other projects.{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/bg_eurovision/status/1050855094865055745|title=BNT Eurovision Bulgaria on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=13 October 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://www.esc-plus.com/official-bulgaria-withdraws-from-the-eurovision-song-contest/|title=Official: Bulgaria withdraws from the Eurovision Song Contest|publisher=esc-plus|date=15 October 2018|access-date=15 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015153027/https://www.esc-plus.com/official-bulgaria-withdraws-from-the-eurovision-song-contest/|archive-date=15 October 2018|url-status=live}} Due to the controversy surrounding its national selection, on 27 February 2019, {{Esccnty|Ukraine|t=Ukrainian}} broadcaster UA:PBC also announced the withdrawal of the country from the contest, but aired the show nonetheless.{{Cite web|url=https://escxtra.com/2019/02/27/ukraine-withdraw-from-eurovision-2019/|title=Ukraine withdraws from Eurovision 2019|date=27 February 2019|website=ESCXTRA.com|access-date=28 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328230615/https://escxtra.com/2019/02/27/ukraine-withdraw-from-eurovision-2019/|archive-date=28 March 2019|url-status=live}}

Active EBU member broadcasters in {{Esccnty|Andorra}}, {{Esccnty|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}, {{Esccnty|Slovakia}} and {{Esccnty|Turkey}} confirmed non-participation prior to the announcement of the participants list by the EBU.{{Cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2017/12/17/andorra-return-eurovision-dependent-government-support|title=Andorra: Return to Eurovision Dependent on Government Support|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|date=17 December 2017|work=Eurovoix|access-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201192809/https://eurovoix.com/2017/12/17/andorra-return-eurovision-dependent-government-support/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Andorra: No Participation in Eurovision Events for the Foreseeable Future|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/19/andorra-no-participation-in-eurovision-events-for-the-foreseeable-future/|website=eurovoix.com|access-date=19 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520054410/https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/19/andorra-no-participation-in-eurovision-events-for-the-foreseeable-future/|archive-date=20 May 2018|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/25/bosnia-herzegovina-bhrt-barred-from-competing-in-eurovision-contests/|title=Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT Barred From Competing in Eurovision Contests|first=Anthony|last=Granger|date=25 May 2018|website=eurovoix.com |access-date=19 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519224023/https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/25/bosnia-herzegovina-bhrt-barred-from-competing-in-eurovision-contests/|archive-date=19 May 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/31/slovakia-no-return-to-eurovision-in-2019/|title=Slovakia: No Return to Eurovision in 2019|date=31 May 2018|website=eurovoix.com|access-date=19 June 2019|last=Granger|first=Anthony|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522171851/https://eurovoix.com/2018/05/31/slovakia-no-return-to-eurovision-in-2019/|archive-date=22 May 2019|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Turkish prime minister claims Israeli win was 'planned'|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/06/16/turkish-prime-minister-claims-israeli-win-was-planned/|access-date=19 June 2018|website=escxtra.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619140532/https://www.escxtra.com/2018/06/16/turkish-prime-minister-claims-israeli-win-was-planned/|archive-date=19 June 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.abcgazetesi.com/guncel/trt-genel-mudurunden-eurovision-aciklamasi/haber-98133|title=TRT Genel Müdürü'nden Eurovision açıklaması|work=ABC Gazetesi|date=4 August 2018|access-date=19 June 2019|language=tr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706092611/https://www.abcgazetesi.com/guncel/trt-genel-mudurunden-eurovision-aciklamasi/haber-98133|archive-date=6 July 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Turkey to return Eurovision 'if no more bearded divas'|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-return-eurovision-if-no-more-bearded-divas-135427?|work=Hurriyet|date=4 August 2018|access-date=19 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519200210/http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-return-eurovision-if-no-more-bearded-divas-135427|archive-date=19 May 2019|url-status=live}}

In late 2017, claims by the {{Esccnty|Kazakhstan|t=Kazakh}} Ministry of Culture and Sport that Channel 31 had finalised negotiations with the EBU, allowing the country to debut in 2019,{{Cite news|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2017/12/22/kazakhstans-channel-31-claims-will-participate-eurovision-2019/|title=Kazakhstan's Channel 31 claims: "We will participate in Eurovision 2019!"|date=22 December 2017|work=ESCXTRA|access-date=31 January 2018|last1=Malam|first1=Luke|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220055614/https://www.escxtra.com/2017/12/22/kazakhstans-channel-31-claims-will-participate-eurovision-2019/|archive-date=20 February 2018|url-status=live}} were dismissed by the EBU, explaining that they were ineligible due to being located outside the European Broadcasting Area and also not being a member of the Council of Europe.{{Cite news|url=http://esctoday.com/155062/ebus-statement-regarding-channel-31-kazakhstans-participation-eurovision/|title=The EBU's statement regarding Channel 31 and Kazakhstan's participation in Eurovision|last1=Jiandani|first1=Sanjay|date=23 December 2017|work=ESCToday|access-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223200356/http://esctoday.com/155062/ebus-statement-regarding-channel-31-kazakhstans-participation-eurovision/|archive-date=23 December 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2017/12/23/ebu-clarifies-participation-kazakhstan-eurovision/205449/|title=EBU clarifies potential participation of Kazakhstan at Eurovision 2018|last1=Gallagher|first1=Robyn|date=23 December 2017|access-date=31 January 2018|website=wiwibloggs.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125181338/http://wiwibloggs.com/2017/12/23/ebu-clarifies-participation-kazakhstan-eurovision/205449/|archive-date=25 January 2018|url-status=live}} Kazakhstan was later invited to participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2018,{{Cite web|url=https://junioreurovision.tv/story/participating-countries-junior-eurovision-2018|title=These are the 19 (!) countries taking part in Junior Eurovision 2018|website=junioreurovision.tv|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|date=25 July 2018|access-date=25 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725153330/https://junioreurovision.tv/story/participating-countries-junior-eurovision-2018|archive-date=25 July 2018|url-status=live}} but the EBU stated that the decision was made solely by the Junior Eurovision Steering Group, and there were no current plans to invite associate members to the adult contest;{{cite web|last=Juhász|first=Ervin|title=Will Kazakhstan Take Part In Eurovision 2019? Why Is Wales Taking Part In JESC? EBU Explains...|url=https://escbubble.com/2018/07/will-kazakhstan-take-part-in-eurovision-2019-why-is-wales-taking-part-in-jesc-ebu-explains/|website=escbubble.com|date=30 July 2018 |access-date=31 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731153647/https://escbubble.com/2018/07/will-kazakhstan-take-part-in-eurovision-2019-why-is-wales-taking-part-in-jesc-ebu-explains/|archive-date=31 July 2018|url-status=live}} it was then clarified that this could change in the future,{{cite web|last=Cobb|first=Ryan|title=Jon Ola Sand: Kazakhstan participation in adult Eurovision "needs to be discussed"|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/11/22/jon-ola-sand-kazakhstan?|date=22 November 2018|website=escxtra.com |access-date=22 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124162409/https://www.escxtra.com/2018/11/22/jon-ola-sand-kazakhstan/|archive-date=24 November 2018|url-status=live}} though not in 2019.{{cite web|last=Cobb|first=Ryan|title=No entry in Eurovision 2019 for Kazakhstan, clarifies Jon Ola Sand|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/11/23/no-entry-in-eurovision-2019-for-kazakhstan-clarifies-jon-ola-sand/?|date=23 November 2018|website=esextra.com |access-date=23 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124105736/https://www.escxtra.com/2018/11/23/no-entry-in-eurovision-2019-for-kazakhstan-clarifies-jon-ola-sand/|archive-date=24 November 2018|url-status=live}}

As of June 2018, {{Esccnty|Kosovo|t=Kosovan}} broadcaster RTK was pushing for full EBU membership in order to be able to take part in the 2019 contest,{{cite web|last1=Granger|first1=Anthony|title=Kosovo: RTK to Push for Full EBU Membership Next Week|url=https://eurovoix.com/2018/06/22/kosovo-rtk-to-push-for-full-ebu-membership-next-week/|website=Eurovoix|date=22 June 2018|access-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622203046/https://eurovoix.com/2018/06/22/kosovo-rtk-to-push-for-full-ebu-membership-next-week/|archive-date=22 June 2018|url-status=live}} but the vote to decide would not be held until June 2019.{{Cite news|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/12/05/kosovo-vote-delayed/|title=Kosovo's RTK membership vote delayed until June, report claims|last=Van Lith|first=Nick|date=1 December 2018|work=Escxtra|access-date=17 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117013400/https://escxtra.com/2018/12/05/kosovo-vote-delayed/|archive-date=17 January 2019|url-status=live}} In late 2017, {{Esccnty|Liechtenstein|t=Liechtensteiner}} broadcaster 1 FL TV, confirmed that they were applying for EBU membership in order to debut in the 2019 contest,{{cite web|url=https://eurovoix.com/2017/11/04/liechtenstein-1fltv-plans-eurovision-debut-2019/|title=Liechtenstein: 1 FLTV Plans Eurovision Debut in 2019|last=Granger|first=Anthony|date=4 November 2017|website=eurovoix.com|access-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203122220/https://eurovoix.com/2017/11/04/liechtenstein-1fltv-plans-eurovision-debut-2019/|archive-date=3 February 2018|url-status=live}} already planning to select their entry through a national final;{{cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/152028/liechtenstein-1-fl-tv-applies-ebu-membership-sets-eyes-esc-2019/|title=Liechtenstein: 1 FL TV applies for EBU membership; sets its eyes on Eurovision 2019|last1=Jiandani|first1=Sanjay|date=6 November 2017|access-date=31 January 2018|website=esctoday.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201020242/http://esctoday.com/152028/liechtenstein-1-fl-tv-applies-ebu-membership-sets-eyes-esc-2019/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}} however, by mid-2018 1 FL TV had not yet applied for membership{{cite web|url=https://www.escxtra.com/2018/07/20/liechtenstein-have-not-applied-confirms-ebu/|title='Liechtenstein have not applied' confirms EBU|publisher=EscXtra|date=20 July 2018|access-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721014438/https://www.escxtra.com/2018/07/20/liechtenstein-have-not-applied-confirms-ebu/|archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}} due to the sudden death of the broadcaster's director, Peter Kölbel.{{cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/168147/liechtenstein-1-fl-tv-will-not-debut-in-eurovision-2019/|title=Liechtenstein: 1 FL TV will not debut in Eurovision 2019|last1=Jiandani|first1=Sanjay|date=26 July 2018|access-date=27 July 2018|website=esctoday.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727024506/http://esctoday.com/168147/liechtenstein-1-fl-tv-will-not-debut-in-eurovision-2019/|archive-date=27 July 2018|url-status=live}}

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The contest's slogan, "Dare to Dream", was unveiled on 28 October 2018,{{cite web|title=Tel Aviv 2019: Dare to Dream|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/slogan-tel-aviv-2019-dare-to-dream|date=28 October 2018|last=Groot|first=Evert|website=eurovision.tv|access-date=8 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202192525/https://eurovision.tv/story/slogan-tel-aviv-2019-dare-to-dream|archive-date=2 February 2019|url-status=live}} while the official logo and branding were revealed on 8 January 2019. Designed by Awesome Tel Aviv and Studio Adam Feinberg, it consists of layered triangles designed to resemble a star, reflecting "the stars of the future" coming to Tel Aviv.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/KAN-unveils-new-logo-for-2019-Eurovision-Song-Contest-in-Tel-Aviv-576684|title=Israel unveils logo for 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv|date=8 January 2019|website=Jpost.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410101244/https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/KAN-unveils-new-logo-for-2019-Eurovision-Song-Contest-in-Tel-Aviv-576684|archive-date=10 April 2019|access-date=11 April 2019|url-status=live}}

The stage design for the 2019 contest was revealed on 27 December 2018 and was designed by German production designer Florian Wieder, who also devised the stage concepts for the 2011–12, 2015 and 2017–18 contests.{{Cite web |date=2018-12-27 |title=Exclusive preview of the Eurovision 2019 stage! |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/exclusive-preview-of-the-eurovision-2019-stage |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=eurovision.tv}} Inspired by the Star of David, the diamond-shaped stage was 250 square metres, with 130 overhead LED triangles, two 25m runways with connecting bridges and a 36m × 12m LED wall composed of 12 rotational vertical screens symbolising the Twelve Tribes of Israel.{{Cite web |last=Reguer |first=Yonatan |date=2019-01-21 |title=כך תיראה בימת האירוויזיון |url=https://www.mako.co.il/news-channel2/Channel-2-Newscast-q1_2019/Article-4bca00c6ee17861004.htm |access-date=2023-12-28 |website= Channel 12 |language=he}}{{Cite web |date=2019-05-15 |title=Eurovision by numbers: What does it take to put on our show? |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-by-numbers-what-does-it-take-to-put-on-a-show |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=eurovision.tv |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Eurovision Song Contest 2019 Stage Backed by ROE Visual |url=https://www.roevisual.com/en/what-we-do/eurovision-song-contest-2019-stage-backed-by-roe-visual |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ROE Visual}} Unlike in previous years, the green room was placed in a separate building to the main performance venue due to limited capacity.{{Cite web |last=Jiandani |first=Sanjay (Sergio) |date=2019-02-28 |title=Eurovision 2019: KAN unveils the Green Room design |url=https://esctoday.com/172638/eurovision-2019-kan-unveils-the-green-room-design/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ESCToday}} Following the contest, Wieder was accused of plagiarism by German design studio Whitevoid for similarities to a stage designed for Brazilian singer Luan Santana in 2014.{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Pedro |date=2019-08-05 |title=Plagiarism? Eurovision 2019 stage design seen before |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/eurovision-2019-stage-design-accused-of-plagiarism |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Eurovisionworld}}

Filmed between March and April 2019, and directed by Keren Hochma, the 2019 postcards involved the act travelling to a location in Israel that resembles that of their own country.{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|first2=|last3=|first3=|last4=|date=2019-02-18|title=Eurovision Eurovision 2019: KAN unveils the postcards concept - ESCToday.com|url=http://esctoday.com/171741/eurovision-2019-kan-unveils-the-postcards-concept/|access-date=2021-03-20|website=Eurovision News, Polls and Information by ESCToday|language=en-US|archive-date=25 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225192224/http://esctoday.com/171741/eurovision-2019-kan-unveils-the-postcards-concept|url-status=live}} An imaginary play button circled above the act's head, and, when the act pressed it, they performed a themed dance and threw the play button towards the screen, afterwards, it "flies over" to the stage where the ceiling lit up with their country's flag using augmented reality. The dances in each postcard were wide-ranging and included parkour, ballet and street dance, among other styles. The following locations were used:{{Cite web|first=Sanjay|last=Jiandani|date=2019-05-08|title=Eurovision 2019: Where did the artists film their postcards?|url=http://esctoday.com/175331/eurovision-2019-where-did-the-artists-film-their-postcards/|access-date=2020-12-21|website=ESCToday|language=en-US|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030010919/http://esctoday.com/175331/eurovision-2019-where-did-the-artists-film-their-postcards/|url-status=live}}

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• {{flagu|Albania}}{{snd}}Banias Nature Reserve
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• {{flagu|Austria}}{{snd}}Tel Aviv Bauhaus
• {{flagu|Azerbaijan}}{{snd}}Gan HaShlosha National Park
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• {{flagu|Belgium}}{{snd}}Mitzpe Ramon
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• {{flagu|Denmark}}{{snd}}Jerusalem International YMCA
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• {{flagu|France}}{{snd}}Tel Aviv Museum of Art
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• {{flagu|Germany}}{{snd}}Sea of Galilee
• {{flagu|Greece}}{{snd}}Van Leer Institute, Jerusalem
• {{flagu|Hungary}}{{snd}}Beit Guvrin National Park
• {{flagu|Iceland}}{{snd}}Beit She'an National Park
• {{flagu|Ireland}}{{snd}}Palm Plantation, Eylot
• {{flagu|Israel}}{{snd}}Old City, Jerusalem
• {{flagu|Italy}}{{snd}}Ashdod Port
• {{flagu|Latvia}}{{snd}}Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance, Tel Aviv
• {{flagu|Lithuania}}{{snd}}HaBonim Beach
• {{flagu|Malta}}{{snd}}Timna Park
• {{flagu|Moldova}}{{snd}}Zichron Yaakov's Wineries
• {{flagu|Montenegro}}{{snd}}Mikhmoret Beach
• {{flagu|Netherlands}}{{snd}}Mount Arbel
• {{flagu|North Macedonia}}{{snd}}Carmel Forest
• {{flagu|Norway}}{{snd}}Judean Desert
• {{flagu|Poland}}{{snd}}Mishkenot Sha'ananim, Jerusalem
• {{flagu|Portugal}}{{snd}}Dead Sea
• {{flagu|Romania}}{{snd}}Mount Hermon
• {{flagu|Russia}}{{snd}}Tower of David, Jerusalem
• {{flagu|San Marino}}{{snd}}Solar Thermal Power Station, Ashalim
• {{flagu|Serbia}}{{snd}}Cherry Blossom, Ein Zivan
• {{flagu|Slovenia}}{{snd}}Ruhama Badlands
• {{flagu|Spain}}{{snd}}Haifa
• {{flagu|Sweden}}{{snd}}Tel Aviv Port
• {{flagu|Switzerland}}{{snd}}Charles Bronfman Auditorium
• {{flagu|United Kingdom}}{{snd}}Bahá'í Gardens, Haifa

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File:ESC2019 - Hosts 01.jpg, Bar Refaeli, Lucy Ayoub, and Erez Tal, Tel Aviv, 16 May 2019]]

On 25 January 2019, Kan announced that four presenters would host the three shows: TV hosts Erez Tal (who was also one of the Israeli commentators for the {{Escyr|2018}} final) and Assi Azar (who works for the Israeli Channel 12), supermodel Bar Refaeli and Kan host Lucy Ayoub (who was also the Israeli jury spokesperson at the 2018 contest).{{cite web|last1=Zwart|first1=Josianne|title=Bar Refaeli, Erez Tal, Assi Azar & Lucy Ayoub to host Eurovision 2019!|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/hosts-2019-bar-refaeli-erez-tal-assi-azar-lucy-ayoub|website=eurovision.tv|date=25 January 2019|access-date=25 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218221942/https://eurovision.tv/story/hosts-2019-bar-refaeli-erez-tal-assi-azar-lucy-ayoub|archive-date=18 February 2019|url-status=live}} Tal and Refaeli were the main hosts, while Azar and Ayoub hosted the green room.{{Cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/01/25/meet-the-eurovision-2019-hosts-bar-refaeli-erez-tal-assi-azar-and-lucy-ayoub/230316/|title=Meet the Eurovision 2019 hosts: Bar Refaeli, Erez Tal, Assi Azar and Lucy Ayoub|date=25 January 2019|website=wiwibloggs|access-date=26 January 2019|archive-date=31 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731032600/https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/01/25/meet-the-eurovision-2019-hosts-bar-refaeli-erez-tal-assi-azar-and-lucy-ayoub/230316/|url-status=live}}

On 30 March 2019, the EBU announced that the presentation of the televoting results during the final would change for the first time since the current voting system was introduced in 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/30/eurovision19-changes-to-results-presentation-in-tel-aviv/|title=Eurovision'19: Changes To Results Presentation in Tel Aviv|date=30 March 2019|website=Eurovoix|access-date=5 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330173612/https://eurovoix.com/2019/03/30/eurovision19-changes-to-results-presentation-in-tel-aviv/|archive-date=30 March 2019|url-status=live}} The jury results' presentation remained the same with a live spokesperson in each participating country revealing the top song from their national jury that earned 12 points.{{Cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/173481/eurovision-2019-final-voting-presentation-to-change-slightly/|title=Eurovision 2019: Final voting presentation to change slightly|last=Agadellis|first=Stratos|date=30 March 2019|website=ESCToday.com|access-date=5 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331120639/http://esctoday.com/173481/eurovision-2019-final-voting-presentation-to-change-slightly/|archive-date=31 March 2019|url-status=live}} In a change from previous years, the televoting result was revealed in the order of jury ranking, from the lowest to the highest.{{Cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/03/30/eurovision-2019-televotes-to-be-revealed-in-order-of-jury-ranking/236084/|title=Eurovision 2019 changes: New voting rules for the Grand Final|last=Muldoon|first=Padraig|date=30 March 2019|website=wiwibloggs|access-date=5 April 2019|archive-date=24 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524015500/https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/03/30/eurovision-2019-televotes-to-be-revealed-in-order-of-jury-ranking/236084/|url-status=live}}

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The draw to determine the participating countries' semi-finals took place on 28 January 2019 at 17:00 CET, at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.{{Cite web|last=Granger|first=Anthony|url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/01/02/eurovision19-semi-final-allocation-draw-to-take-place-at-tel-aviv-museum-of-art/|title=Eurovision'19: Semi-Final Allocation Draw to Take Place at Tel Aviv Museum of Art|date=2 January 2019|website=Eurovoix|access-date=2 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102234518/https://eurovoix.com/2019/01/02/eurovision19-semi-final-allocation-draw-to-take-place-at-tel-aviv-museum-of-art/|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}} The thirty-six semi-finalists were divided over six pots, based on historical voting patterns as calculated by the contest's official televoting partner Digame. The purpose of drawing from different pots was to reduce the chance of "bloc voting" and to increase suspense in the semi-finals. The draw also determined which semi-final each of the six automatic qualifiers – host country Israel and "Big Five" countries {{Esccnty|France}}, {{Esccnty|Germany}}, {{Esccnty|Italy}}, {{Esccnty|Spain}} and the {{Esccnty|United Kingdom}} – would broadcast and vote in. The ceremony was hosted by contest presenters Assi Azar and Lucy Ayoub, and included the passing of the host city insignia from Duarte Cordeiro, vice mayor of Lisbon (host city of the previous contest) to Ron Huldai, mayor of Tel Aviv.{{Cite web|last=Groot|first=Evert|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-final-allocation-draw-2019|title=Semi-Final Allocation Draw pots revealed!|publisher=Eurovision Song Contest|date=26 January 2019|website=eurovision.tv|access-date=26 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126171557/https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-final-allocation-draw-2019|archive-date=26 January 2019|url-status=live}}

The first semi-final took place on 14 May 2019 at 22:00 IDT (21:00 CEST).{{cite web|url=https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/2019/event|title=Eurovision Song Contest 2019: Tel Aviv|website=eurovisionworld.com |access-date=9 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330232301/https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/2019/event|archive-date=30 March 2019|url-status=live}} Seventeen countries participated in the first semi-final. {{Esccnty|Ukraine|y=2019}} was originally allocated to participate in the second half of the semi-final, but withdrew from the contest due to controversy over its national selection. Australia won the most points, followed by the Czech Republic, Iceland, Estonia, Greece, Slovenia, Serbia, San Marino, Cyprus and Belarus. The countries that failed to reach the final were Poland, Hungary, Belgium, Georgia, Portugal, Montenegro and Finland.{{Cite web |date=2019-05-14 |title=First Semi-Final: 10 acts qualify for Eurovision 2019 Grand Final |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/first-semi-final-10-acts-qualify-for-2019-grand-final |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=eurovision.tv |language=en |archive-date=6 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806020102/https://eurovision.tv/story/first-semi-final-10-acts-qualify-for-2019-grand-final |url-status=live }} All the countries competing in this semi-final were eligible to vote, plus {{Esccnty|France|y=2019}}, {{Esccnty|Israel|y=2019}} and {{Esccnty|Spain|y=2019}}.{{cite web |last1=Groot |first1=Evert |date=28 January 2019 |title=Eurovision 2019: Which country takes part in which Semi-Final? |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-final-allocation-draw-results-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129011047/https://eurovision.tv/story/semi-final-allocation-draw-results-2019 |archive-date=29 January 2019 |access-date=28 January 2019 |website=Eurovision.tv |publisher=European Broadcasting Union}}

The first semi-final was opened by Netta performing a new version of her winning song "Toy", while the interval featured Dana International with "Just the Way You Are".{{Cite web |date=13 May 2019 |title=Live From Tel Aviv: Semi-Final One - Jury Show |url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/13/live-from-tel-aviv-semi-final-one-jury-show/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513203745/https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/13/live-from-tel-aviv-semi-final-one-jury-show/ |archive-date=13 May 2019 |access-date=13 May 2019 |website=Eurovoix |language=en-GB}} The French, Israeli and Spanish artists were then interviewed, and clips of their competing songs were played.{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

The second semi-final took place on 16 May 2019 at 22:00 IDT (21:00 CEST). Eighteen countries participated in the second semi-final. Switzerland was pre-drawn into this semi-final due to scheduling issues. The Netherlands won the most points, followed by North Macedonia, Sweden, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Russia, Norway, Malta, Albania and Denmark. The countries that failed to reach the final were Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Croatia, Latvia, Armenia, Austria and Ireland.{{Cite web |date=2019-05-16 |title=Second Semi-Final: Last 10 acts qualify for Eurovision 2019 Grand Final |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/second-semi-final-last-10-acts-qualify-for-eurovision-2019-grand-final |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=eurovision.tv |language=en |archive-date=16 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516231655/https://eurovision.tv/story/second-semi-final-last-10-acts-qualify-for-eurovision-2019-grand-final |url-status=live }} All the countries competing in this semi-final were eligible to vote, plus {{Esccnty|Germany|y=2019}}, {{Esccnty|Italy|y=2019}} and the {{Esccnty|United Kingdom|y=2019}}.

The second semi-final included Shalva Band performing "A Million Dreams" and mentalist Lior Suchard as interval acts. The British, German and Italian artists were then interviewed, and clips of their competing songs were played.

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

File:Madame x - London Palladium (cropped).jpg performed "Like a Prayer", "Dark Ballet" and "Future" as an interval act in the final.]]

The final took place on 18 May 2019 at 22:00 IDT (21:00 CEST). Twenty-six countries participated in the final, with all forty-one participating countries eligible to vote. The running order for the final was published on 17 May 2019.{{Cite web |date=2019-05-17 |title=Eurovision 2019: This is the running order of the Grand Final! |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2019-this-is-the-running-order-of-the-grand-final |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=Eurovision.tv |publisher=EBU |language=en |archive-date=21 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521234643/https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2019-this-is-the-running-order-of-the-grand-final |url-status=live }}

The final was opened with the traditional flag parade introducing the 26 finalists, which featured Dana International performing "{{ill|Tel Aviv (Omer Adam song)|lt=Tel Aviv|he|תל אביב (שיר, עומר אדם)}}" and "Diva", Ilanit performing "Ey Sham", and Nadav Guedj performing "Golden Boy". In the interval, five former Eurovision participants were featured in the "Switch Song" act: Conchita Wurst performed "Heroes", Måns Zelmerlöw performed "Fuego", Eleni Foureira performed "Dancing Lasha Tumbai", Verka Serduchka performed "Toy", and Gali Atari, together with the four above-mentioned artists, performed her winning song "Hallelujah". Idan Raichel then performed "Bo'ee – Come to Me" with the Idan Raichel Project. Netta then performed her new single "Nana Banana", followed by Madonna performing "Like a Prayer", "Dark Ballet" and "Future", the latter with Quavo.{{cite web |last=Spiro |first=Ami |date=8 April 2019 |title=Madonna to Perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Madonna-to-perform-at-Eurovision-in-Tel-Aviv-586120 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408164852/https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Madonna-to-perform-at-Eurovision-in-Tel-Aviv-586120 |archive-date=8 April 2019 |access-date=8 April 2019 |work=The Jerusalem Post}}{{Cite web |date=16 May 2019 |title=Madonna to perform new single 'Future' with Quavo at Eurovision 2019 |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/madonna-performs-new-single-future-with-quavo-eurovision-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516181333/https://eurovision.tv/story/madonna-performs-new-single-future-with-quavo-eurovision-2019 |archive-date=16 May 2019 |access-date=16 May 2019 |website=eurovision.tv}}{{Cite news |last=Beaumont-Thomas |first=Ben |date=4 June 2019 |title=Madonna: Madame X review – her most bizarre album ever |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jun/04/madonna-madame-x-review-her-most-bizarre-album-ever |url-status=live |access-date=20 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616181834/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jun/04/madonna-madame-x-review-her-most-bizarre-album-ever |archive-date=16 June 2019 |issn=0261-3077}} Actress and model Gal Gadot also appeared in a short video skit on Tel Aviv as a tourist destination.{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Angus |date=23 April 2019 |title=Viva la Diva! Dana International will open Eurovision 2019 Grand Final with two song medley including "Diva" |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/04/23/viva-la-diva-dana-international-will-open-eurovision-2019-grand-final-with-two-song-medley-including-diva/237768/ |access-date=24 April 2019 |website=wiwibloggs |archive-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524015503/https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/04/23/viva-la-diva-dana-international-will-open-eurovision-2019-grand-final-with-two-song-medley-including-diva/237768/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Granger |first=Anthony |date=6 May 2019 |title=Eurovision'19: Netta to Perform "Nana Banana" at Grand Final |url=https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/06/eurovision19-netta-to-perform-nana-banana-at-grand-final/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506172908/https://eurovoix.com/2019/05/06/eurovision19-netta-to-perform-nana-banana-at-grand-final/ |archive-date=6 May 2019 |access-date=6 May 2019 |website=Eurovoix}}{{Cite web |title=Interval Acts for Eurovision Song Contest 2019 revealed |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/the-eurovision-song-contest-interval-acts-complete-line-up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510053922/https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/the-eurovision-song-contest-interval-acts-complete-line-up |archive-date=10 May 2019 |access-date=10 May 2018 |website=eurovisionworld.com}}

Madonna's interval performance was heavily criticised due to her vocal showing, and further criticisms were raised when her official YouTube channel uploaded a video of the performance with the vocals auto-tuned.{{cite web |last1=Fulker |first1=Rick |title=Madonna's Eurovision video apparently doctored-up |url=https://www.dw.com/en/madonnas-eurovision-video-apparently-doctored-up/a-48806731 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=Deutsche Welle |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195400/https://www.dw.com/en/madonnas-eurovision-video-apparently-doctored-up/a-48806731 |url-status=live }} Madonna's representatives at Live Nation were subject to a lawsuit by host broadcaster Kan in September 2019, four months after the contest ended.{{cite web |last1=Spiro |first1=Amy |title=An Israeli broadcaster is suing Live Nation over Madonna's controversial Eurovision performance |url=https://www.insider.com/madonna-eurovision-song-contest-performance-lawsuit-2019-9 |access-date=16 June 2021 |website=Insider |archive-date=24 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524015439/https://www.businessinsider.com/madonna-eurovision-song-contest-performance-lawsuit-2019-9 |url-status=live }}{{Legend|gold|Winner}}

The spokespersons announced the 12-point score from their respective country's national jury in the following order:{{cite web |date=18 May 2019 |title=Eurovision 2019 Spokespersons – Who will announce the points? |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/eurovision-2019-spokespersons-who-will-announce-the-points |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602075510/https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/eurovision-2019-spokespersons-who-will-announce-the-points |archive-date=2 June 2019 |access-date=20 May 2019 |website=Eurovoix}}{{Cite episode |title=Grand Final |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsx4pVjUth0 |access-date=21 May 2019 |series=Eurovision Song Contest |series-link=Eurovision Song Contest |network=Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation |date=18 May 2019 |season=64 |number=3 |time=03:09:32 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521004346/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsx4pVjUth0 |archive-date=21 May 2019 |url-status=live}}

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2. {{flagu|Azerbaijan}}{{snd}}Faig Aghayev
3. {{flagu|Malta}}{{snd}}Ben Camille
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5. {{flagu|San Marino}}{{snd}}Monica Fabbri
6. {{flagu|Netherlands}}{{snd}}Emma Wortelboer
7. {{flagu|Montenegro}}{{snd}}Ajda Šufta
8. {{flagu|Estonia}}{{snd}}Kelly Sildaru
9. {{flagu|Poland}}{{snd}}Mateusz Szymkowiak
10. {{flagu|Norway}}{{snd}}Alexander Rybak
11. {{flagu|Spain}}{{snd}}Nieves Álvarez
12. {{flagu|Austria}}{{snd}}Philipp Hansa
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15. {{flagu|Albania}}{{snd}}Andri Xhahu
16. {{flagu|Hungary}}{{snd}}{{ill|Bence Forró|hu|Forró Bence}}
17. {{flagu|Moldova}}{{snd}}Doina Stimpovschi
18. {{flagu|Ireland}}{{snd}}Sinéad Kennedy
19. {{flagu|Belarus}}{{snd}}Maria Vasilevich
20. {{flagu|Armenia}}{{snd}}Aram Mp3
21. {{flagu|Romania}}{{snd}}Ilinca
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27. {{flagu|Sweden}}{{snd}}Eric Saade
28. {{flagu|Croatia}}{{snd}}Monika Lelas Halambek
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30. {{flagu|Serbia}}{{snd}}Dragana Kosjerina
31. {{flagu|Iceland}}{{snd}}Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson
32. {{flagu|Georgia}}{{snd}}Gaga Abashidze
33. {{flagu|Greece}}{{snd}}Gus G
34. {{flagu|Latvia}}{{snd}}Laura Rizzotto
35. {{flagu|Czech Republic}}{{snd}}{{ill|Radka Rosická|cs}}
36. {{flagu|Denmark}}{{snd}}Rasmussen
37. {{flagu|France}}{{snd}}{{ill|Julia Molkhou|fr}}
38. {{flagu|Finland}}{{snd}}{{ill|Christoffer Strandberg|fi}}
39. {{flagu|Switzerland}}{{snd}}Sinplus
40. {{flagu|Slovenia}}{{snd}}Lea Sirk
41. {{flagu|Israel}}{{snd}}Izhar Cohen

{{Div col end}}

{{Further|Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019#Voting}}

The Belarusian jury was dismissed following the revelation of their votes in the first semi-final, which is contrary to the rules of the contest. To comply with the contest's voting regulations, the EBU worked with its voting partner, Digame, to create a substitute aggregated result (calculated based on the results of other countries with similar voting records), which was approved by voting monitor Ernst & Young, to determine the Belarusian jury votes for the final. In these results, Israel, which did not receive points from any other jury during the final, received 12 points from Belarus.

However, Twitter user @euro_bruno noted on 19 May that an incorrect substitute Belarusian result was purportedly used during the broadcast of the final.{{Cite web|url=https://escxtra.com/2019/05/19/major-error-belarus-jury-vote-eurovision-final/|title=Major error uncovered in Belarusian jury vote?|date=2019-05-19|website=ESCXTRA.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522103141/https://escxtra.com/2019/05/19/major-error-belarus-jury-vote-eurovision-final/|archive-date=22 May 2019|url-status=live}} The mistake was later confirmed in a statement issued by the EBU on 22 May. According to the statement, the EBU "discovered that due to a human error an incorrect aggregated result was used. This had no impact on the calculation of points derived from televoting across the 41 participating countries and the overall winner and Top 4 songs of the contest remain unchanged. To respect both the artists and EBU Members which took part, [it wished] to correct the grand final results in accordance with the rules."{{cite web|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/ebu-issues-statement-on-eurovision-2019-grand-final-result|title=EBU Issues Statement on the 2019 Grand Final Result|date=22 May 2019|publisher=eurovision.tv|access-date=25 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524003358/https://eurovision.tv/story/ebu-issues-statement-on-eurovision-2019-grand-final-result|archive-date=24 May 2019|url-status=live}}

The error, a reversal of the Belarusian aggregated votes, led to the bottom ten countries receiving points instead of the top ten. Malta, which had been incorrectly ranked last, would receive Belarus' 12 jury points, and Israel would end up with no jury points. The corrected point totals also changed some rankings: Sweden finished fifth overall instead of Norway, Belarus finished 24th overall instead of Germany, San Marino ended 19th despite losing four points, and North Macedonia won the jury vote instead of Sweden.{{cite web|url=https://escxtra.com/2019/05/19/major-error-belarus-jury-vote-eurovision-final/|title=Major error uncovered in Belarusian jury vote|last=Wedell|first=Nathan|date=19 May 2019|publisher=escXtra|access-date=21 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522103141/https://escxtra.com/2019/05/19/major-error-belarus-jury-vote-eurovision-final/|archive-date=22 May 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/05/20/eurovision-2019-were-the-jury-votes-belarus-wrong-order/239297/|title=Eurovision 2019: Were the aggregated jury votes from Belarus given in the wrong order?|last=Gallagher|first=Robyn|date=20 May 2019|publisher=Wiwibloggs|access-date=21 May 2019|archive-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102044149/https://wiwibloggs.com/2019/05/20/eurovision-2019-were-the-jury-votes-belarus-wrong-order/239297/|url-status=live}}

The mistake made by the EBU and its voting partner was criticised. Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad said the EBU had to present the new vote totals "blushing with shame", calling the situation "chaos".{{cite web|url=https://www.ad.nl/show/chaos-rond-uit-slag-songfesti-val-totalen-klopten-niet-meer-punten-voor-duncan~adf4bae1/|title=Chaos around the results of the Song Contest totals no longer beat points for Duncan|date=22 May 2019|website=ad.nl |access-date=19 June 2019|language=nl|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616134537/https://www.ad.nl/show/chaos-rond-uit-slag-songfesti-val-totalen-klopten-niet-meer-punten-voor-duncan~adf4bae1/|archive-date=16 June 2019|url-status=live}} British newspaper Metro thought the EBU had "screwed up", while the Daily Mirror named the accidental reversal of the aggregated vote total a "scandalous blunder".{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/22/eurovision-admit-incorrect-results-2019-song-contest-sees-uk-lose-points-9654477/|title=Eurovision admit screwing up 2019 song contest results forcing leader board changes|first=Rebecca|last=Lewis|date=22 May 2019|access-date=19 June 2019|publisher=Metro|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619001347/https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/22/eurovision-admit-incorrect-results-2019-song-contest-sees-uk-lose-points-9654477/|archive-date=19 June 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eurovision-confess-scandalous-voting-blunder-16186083|title=Eurovision confess to scandalous voting blunder - and leaderboard has changed|date=22 May 2019|access-date=19 June 2019|first=Kyle|last=O'Sullivan|publisher=Mirror|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619001459/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eurovision-confess-scandalous-voting-blunder-16186083|archive-date=19 June 2019|url-status=live}}

A similar situation occurred in the {{Escyr|1976}}, {{Escyr|1977}}, {{Escyr|1979}}, {{Escyr|1996}} and {{Escyr|1998}} contests, and in the semi-final of the {{Escyr|2004}} contest, whereupon the results also had to be corrected after the broadcast due to an error with the votes.

The corrected results have been used in all following scoreboards (where applicable).

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

Below is a summary of the maximum 12 points awarded by each country's professional jury and televote in the first semi-final. Countries in bold gave the maximum 24 points (12 points apiece from professional jury and televoting) to the specified entrant.

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

Below is a summary of the maximum 12 points awarded by each country's professional jury and televote in the second semi-final. Countries in bold gave the maximum 24 points (12 points apiece from professional jury and televoting) to the specified entrant.

{{Legend|gold|Winner}}

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Below is a summary of the maximum 12 points awarded by each country's professional jury and televote in the final. Countries in bold gave the maximum 24 points (12 points apiece from professional jury and televoting) to the specified entrant.

Countries may add commentary from commentators working on-location or remotely at the broadcaster. Commentators can add insight to the participating entries and the provision of voting information.

The European Broadcasting Union provided international live streams of both semi-finals and the final through their official YouTube channel with no commentary. The live streams were geo-blocked to viewers in Bolivia, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, United States and Venezuela due to rights limitations. After the live broadcasts, all three shows were made available for every country listed above, except the United States and Canada.{{Cite web |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-tonight-first-semi-final-eurovision-2019 |title=Watch Tonight: The first Semi-Final of Eurovision 2019! |date=14 May 2019 |website=Eurovision.tv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514152245/https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-tonight-first-semi-final-eurovision-2019 |archive-date=14 May 2019 |access-date=11 March 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-tonight-the-second-semi-final-eurovision-2019 |title=Watch Tonight: The second Semi-Final of Eurovision 2019! |date=16 May 2019 |website=Eurovision.tv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516153124/https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-tonight-the-second-semi-final-eurovision-2019 |archive-date=16 May 2019 |access-date=11 March 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-tonight-everything-you-need-to-watch-the-grand-final |title=Watch Tonight: The Grand Final of Eurovision 2019! |date=18 May 2019 |website=Eurovision.tv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518124310/https://eurovision.tv/story/watch-tonight-everything-you-need-to-watch-the-grand-final |archive-date=18 May 2019 |access-date=11 March 2020}}