Even though most of this turned out to be similar to what I have been predicting/expecting, at some point, I am still surprised.
No surprises in semi 1. The hot fave Helena gets the new pimp slot, 1-8. Last year's televoting winner, Yohio opening the same semi. Ellen, the girl who performed France 2013 in last year's rehearsals in 6, followed by Schlegel of The Ark in 7. Elisa gets 4. Linus 3. Alvora 5. Leaving 2 to the potential last placer of the semi, the one and only Persian Idol winner Mahan. Way too obvious.
Semi 2, however, left me surprised. Even though we saw Sanna performing in 6 before, I thought she would end up closing the semi here. Probably the fact that she is singing a ballad this time prevented it, she got 6 with Empty Room back in 2008 after all. JEM, another possible fan wank is to open the semi final, how predictable. Martin, the winner of 2005, closing the semi is rather unexpected. I did not think he would be this big of a favourite. Gronvalls in 7. Panetoz of Dansa Pausa, in 4. Followed by Pink Pistols. Which leaves The Refreshments, who may randomly make it to AC, in 2.
I found semi 3 kind of surprising as well. Oscar Zia of X Factor seems to be left all alone in 3rd. I thought the possibility of seeing him closing this semi was higher. While Jessica featuring DR. Alban -wish she took part alone- is to close the semi, Outtrigger who covered You last year is opening. EKO, destined to come last -unfortunately, is performing in 2. The glorious Shirley, however is placed to perform 4th. The brand new Ace Wilder of Do It seems to be performing 7th. Leaving a possible ballad by Cajsastina in 6, and State of Drama in 5.
Semi 4 brought no surprises. Alcazar was so going to open the semi, even though I did really want to see them closing the whole thing. However, considering how cursed 4-8 has been in the previous years, I should perhaps celebrate that Anton got it. The queen Bengtzing is performing 6th. Janet unfortunately seems to have been abondoned in 3. Even though 4-3 produced the winner last year, I don't think this is happening again. In fact, Janet may never reach the final if things go like this. IDA, who randomly got in is to perform 2nd meaning they will probably fail in this tough race. Josef to perform 5th, with Ammotrack in 4. Which leaves Ellinore, who might surprisingly do a Terese, in 7th.
Can't wait!