'Dream come true': Australia's Sheldon Riley through to Eurovision grand final

After a dazzling performance in the second round of the Eurovision semi-final, Australia's Sheldon Riley is through to the grand final.

Sheldon Riley is on stage in a white ensemble, and a face covering, with his arms up.

Australia's Sheldon Riley represented the nation at this year's Eurovision in Italy. Source: SBS News

The singer representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, Sheldon Riley, is through to the grand final after nailing his semi-final performance in Turin.

Riley stunned the crowd and jurors with his song, Not The Same, becoming one of 10 artists who have passed through the second round of the semi-final.
Australia joins nine other countries that were selected from the second round: Belgium, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Romania and Serbia.

Riley said he was "absolutely ecstatic" and can't wait to take to the stage on Sunday.
Sheldon Riley on stage wearing a white gown with his arms up, surrounded by smoke
Sheldon Riley performs his Eurovision song, Not The Same. Source: SBS News
"Tonight I just wanted to deliver my best performance and make Australia proud," Riley said.

"It’s a huge thrill that people across Europe have appreciated Not the Same, and I’m so happy I get to be on the stage again this weekend.

"This is honestly a dream come true for me. I am so thankful for all the support from fans over here and everyone back home."

Other countries that have made it through from the first semi-final are Ukraine, Armenia, Greece, Iceland, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, UK, France, Italy and Germany.

The grand final will be broadcast live from 5am (AEST) on Sunday 15 May on SBS and . That's when Australian viewers can cast their votes for their favourite performance.

The final will be broadcast again at 7:30pm (AEST) later that night on SBS and .

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Published 13 May 2022 2:33pm
By Rayane Tamer
Source: SBS News

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