Predicted to take second place: Finland's representative at Eurovision 2023 shocked the audience with a shocking performance. Photos and videos

Today, on May 9, the first 15 participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 presented their performances on stage in Liverpool. The first semi-final was closed by the outrageous Finnish representative Käärijä with the dynamic song Cha Cha Cha.

Bookmakers predict the musician to take second place. OBOZREVATEL offers to take a look at one of the analysts' favourites, who shocked the audience with his eccentric performance and track.

The track Cha Cha Cha tells the listener how to let go of everyday worries and enjoy life.

Käärijä has surprised European fans with his outrageous antics before, so his crazy performance in the semi-finals was no surprise to anyone.

It is not known whether the bookmakers' bets will be justified and whether Finland will receive an honourable silver medal, but it definitely managed to be memorable.

Käärijä is a Finnish rapper, singer and songwriter. In 2020, he released his debut album Fantastista. The musician is famous for his energetic and live shirtless performances. He is not limited to just one genre, preferring to combine elements of different styles.

It should be noted that OBOZREVATEL is providing live text coverage of the first semi-final. Follow all the key moments with us.

Recall that on May 7, the grand opening ceremony of the large-scale song contest took place in Liverpool, UK. Read here to find out how the participants from 37 countries surprised us.

You can find out where Ukrainians can watch the second semi-final of Eurovision 2023 here. And when the grand final will take place and what you need to know about it - read our article.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL wrote that a week before the final, Ukraine dropped in the bookmakers' rankings. Find out what place TVORCHI duo is predicted to take and who "pushed" our country down here.

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