That was a GREAT semi. I didn't hate any song.
Firstly, the FIRST time 2 female acts have gone DTF from a semi since Linda and Charlotte in 2008. That's quite some record that has been broken.
The best 2 songs and performances qualified. I don't see why you thought Dotter was bad, I think she just has a voice you love or hate. And I loved the staging of it, really clever. Anna was a REVELATION though. What a performance! the bit when the dancers appeared out of nowhere was amazing. A definite contender to win, BUT I don't want her at Eurovision. It's too much pressure for her to qualify. I also got the Wiktoria comparison BUT Anna at least isn't a a foghorn.
Mendez/Alvaro was fun I guess but they pretty much mimed the whole song. And Paul wwas OK but that hair was a CRIME. It's interesting that the young boys are just not doing well this year.
Klara was fun too, totally basic but enjoyable, and loved the hand movements and one I will revisit for sure. But 5th kinda felt right.
Jan did well with the song at the last minute but you can tell it wasn't written for him, As for Linda. Well. it just wasn't good enough. Her weakest MF entry by some distance. Totally forgettable. And I say that as a HUGE fan.