Overview
- Italy’s Sal Da Vinci sang Per sempre sì on Saturday night in Vienna from slot 22 between Cyprus and Norway, with ANSA reporting a warm reception.
- Choreographer Giuliano Peparini said the routine resembles a 2018 Amici tableau he created, while credited author Marcello Sacchetta rejected the comparison and said the piece was built for Sal.
- The staging tells a wedding story that shows the groom’s dressing and the final entrance of the bride, danced by Francesca Tocca.
- Despite more than 60 million streams and heavy buzz, betting markets still favor Finland’s Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, with Italy projected only in the top ten.
- The contest’s finale takes place under protest over Israel’s participation and several withdrawals, and Italy, as a Big Five nation, qualifies directly and cannot receive domestic votes.