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Semi-final 1
The first semi-final will take place on 14 May 2019 at 22:00 IDT (21:00 CEST). Seventeen countries will participate in the first semi-final. Those countries plus, and  will vote in this semi-final. was originally allocated to participate in the second half of the semi-final, but withdrew from the contest due to controversy within its national selection.

Semi-final 2
The second semi-final will take place on 16 May 2019 at 22:00 IDT (21:00 CEST). Eighteen countries will participate in the second semi-final. Those countries plus ,, and the will vote in this semi-final. Switzerland was pre-drawn into this semi-final due to scheduling issues.