By Euro Weekly News Media • Published: 12 May 2017 • 14:27
MACEDONIA’S Eurovision entrant was surprised with a marriage proposal during the semi-final in Kiev.
Jana Burceska, who revealed she was pregnant during a live interview in the voting stages, was elated when father of her child, Alexander, dropped to one knee.
SHE SAID YES!!!!! ??????? pic.twitter.com/Kd7Xyu7dr9 — Eurovision (@Eurovision) May 11, 2017
SHE SAID YES!!!!! ??????? pic.twitter.com/Kd7Xyu7dr9
— Eurovision (@Eurovision) May 11, 2017
“I was waiting for the right moment. I love you very much. Would you marry me?” he said.
A shocked Jana squeaked: “Yes!” with the audience erupting into huge cheers as Alexander presented her with a ring.
Not all left Kiev with a smile on their face, as Ireland failed to qualify for the Eurovision final for the fourth year running.
Brendan Murray was unable to impress with his ballad ‘Dying to Try.’
The UK’s Lucie Jones has made it to the final despite fears of a Brexit backlash.
The final will air on Saturday (May 13) on BBC from 8pm.
The 26 finalists will perform in the following order:
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