Eurovision - Emotional roller coaster: Luxembourg's Laura Thorn secures spot in Eurovision final

Laura Thorn has secured Luxembourg a spot in the Eurovision final, capping off an emotional night with a powerful performance and a deep sense of relief.

Luxembourg's Laura Thorn has secured a spot in Saturday's Eurovision final after an emotional performance that left her both elated and exhausted.

“I went through all the emotions – laughing, crying, hysterical crying, and hysterical laughing... and now I'm just tired”, Thorn told RTL's Loïc Juchem following Thursday night’s semi-final.

Having feared she might not make the cut – especially after several surprise countries advanced – Thorn now plans to enjoy the final without pressure.

In the final, the ranking does not matter as much anymore, I just want to have fun, she said.

Laura Thorn's rehearsal ahead of semi-final (15 May 2025)

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Though there was no time for celebration Thursday evening, the singer is staying focused. Friday's rehearsals, during which the jury awards its points, are crucial: "I need to take better care of my voice and myself than ever before."

The music teacher said intense rehearsals meant she no longer had to concentrate as much onstage: "Everything seems to be running automatically, everything's in the body, in the muscles."

Thorn described standing on the big stage for the first time as a powerful moment: "I experienced it like it was the last time." While reaching the final was the initial goal, she said that getting to perform again on Saturday now feels like a "bonus".

After the semi-final it was straight to bed for Thorn, who is looking at a 15-hour rehearsal day on Friday.

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Post-performance interview

A very succesful night for Laura and Luxembourg as she progressed to the finals of Eurovision.

Second Eurovision semi-final (15 May 2025)

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