Netherlands: Eurovision performers share their excitement after grand final qualifications
By Ruptly
21 May 2021 |
2:23 pm
Eurovision performers who qualified for the grand final after Thursday's second semi-final shared their excitement during a press conference in Rotterdam.
US Rapper Flo Rida who supported San Marino's Senhit said on this occasion, "I love the energy. And also be up there was just amazing, man, the whole set-up is like over the top."
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