In an unexpected turn of events, LSQ feat. Lara, one of the contestants at Dora 2025, has withdrawn from the competition. Unfortunately, fans will not have the chance to hear “Mama” on the Dora stage this year.
Following the competition rules, the first reserve act has now been given the opportunity to compete. This means that Swingers will step in with their song “Full Cool”.
This is not the first time a reserve act has made it to Dora. Last year’s winner, Baby Lasagna, secured his spot under similar circumstances and went on to represent Croatia at Eurovision 2024. Could history repeat itself with Swingers?
The withdrawal comes amid a record number of submissions for Dora 2025, with the HRT jury selecting 24 finalists and 4 reserve entries.
Here is the full lineup of the new 24 finalists:
- Ananda Lies – Lay Cold
- EoT – Bye, Bye, Bye
- Filomena – Strong
- Irma – Enigma
- IVXN – Monopol
- Jelena Radan – SALUT!
- laurakojapjeva – NPC
- LELEK – The Soul of my Soul
- Luka Nižetić – Južina
- Magazin – AaAaA
- Marin Jurić Čivro – Gorjelo je
- Marko Bošnjak – Poison Cake
- Marko Škugor – Šta da Boga molim ja
- Marko Tolja – Through the Dark
- Marta May – Running to the Light
- Matt Saft – Welcome to the Circus
- Natali Balmix – Život ide dalje
- Natally – Dom si srcu mom
- NIPPLEPEOPLE – Znak
- Ogenj – Daj, daj
- Petar Brkljačić – Kraj
- Supersonic Trio – Animal
- Teenah – Aurora
- Swingers – Full Cool
The reserves, ready to step in if needed, now include:
- Fenksta – Ekstra
- Patricia Gasparini – Karma
- Ilyricum – Tananai
As the competition draws closer, fans are excited to see who will win and represent Croatia at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Stay tuned!
Source: INDEX.hr
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