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France’s Monroe Previews Eurovision Staging in Official Rehearsal Clip

Bookmakers rate the operatic entry a contender during a contest reshaped by a five‑nation boycott.

Overview

  • The 30‑second video, published Saturday, shows Monroe in a white look with five black‑clad dancers and tight Steadicam shots that keep her face in frame.
  • France will unveil the full performance during Thursday’s second semi‑final, a Big Five showcase slot introduced so viewers can see the staging before the final.
  • The French team describes a cinematic, musical‑theatre tableau with a 30‑meter catwalk, close camera work, and lighting effects built to pull TV audiences into a clear story.
  • Betting markets place Monroe near the top of the field, with recent odds putting her around fourth or fifth going into show week.
  • Thirty‑five countries will compete after Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia withdrew over Israel’s participation, with shows in Vienna from May 12–16 and the final on Saturday on France 2 following semi‑finals on Culturebox/France 4.