Oosterhuis represented the Netherlands with the song Walk Along , written by Anouk. The countries that advance to the final of the sixtieth Contest are Albania, Armenia, Russia, Romania, Hungary, Greece, Estonia, Georgia, Serbia and Belgium.
It is the first time since 2012 that the Netherlands is in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest. When Joan Franka was eliminated in the semifinals. In the subsequent two years, the Netherlands had sonfestivalsucces Anouk (number 9 in 2013) and The Common Linnets (number 2 in 2014).
Oosterhuis wore a wide black pantsuit during the semifinals, after being on previous rehearsals can be seen in two different dresses was. Especially that first dress caused an uproar because of the navel deep cleavage.
According Oosterhuis though it was her own choice not to wear this dress and not in response to any criticism. The opinion of her children would have played a role.
Immaculate
The implementation of Walk Along who sang Oosterhuis during the first semifinal, the best one was at present. During the first rehearsals they sometimes unsure and came to remove her veil was not always spotless. It was directed by Hans Pannecoucke.
It is exactly forty years since the Netherlands last won Eurovision. That was with Ding-A-Dong Teach In, the year of Waterloo ABBA. Altogether Netherlands won four times
Video: Trijntje Oosterhuis sings Walk Along during semifinals
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“OMG it is over !! What a nerve-wracking moment of my life”, said Trijntje Oosterhuis after her performance know via Instagram.
“I’ve enjoyed it. In every respect. With the fullest. Blood, sweat and tears.” Also, she says she will never forget this experience
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