A huge run today with all of the first semi-finalists on stage, plus France and Spains' Globen debut. Ewan Spence is joined by Samantha Ross (ESC Insight) and Gavin Lambert (ESCtips) on ESC Insight's daily podcast.

The first cycle through the semi-finals is over, with the first batch of their rehearsals finishing today. Ewan Spence looks over the eight performers, alongside Ben Robertson, John Stanton, and Jasmin Bear. Will Poli light up the arena, will Jamala smile, or will Agnete stay frozen?

On his trip out to Stockholm, Jon Jacob takes time to think about what he wants, doesn't want, and what he's prepared to accept out of his trip to Eurovision, and some music from 1975, 1988, 1993, and 2016.

The first group of rehearsals from the second semi-final are discussed with Ewan Spence leading the discussion, joined by Kylie Wilson, Paul Lashmana, and Roy Delaney. Are Ireland facing a solar eclipse, has Kaliopi's Dona turned into a donut, and is Latvia in need of CPR?

The second group of rehearsals from the first semi-final are discussed with Ewan Spence leading the discussion, joined by Samantha Ross, Month Moncrieff, and Andrew Main. Why do we love the Czech Republic, what about the Icelandic emissions, and is it that kind of show?