Melody has secured her place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, after winning Benidorm Fest 2025. The singer received overwhelming support from the public, finishing as the third most voted by the national and international jury and dominating the televote to claim the Bronze Microphone.
Benidorm Fest 2025 Grand Final: A Night to Remember
The grand final of Benidorm Fest 2025 took place on Saturday, February 1st, at the Palau d’Esports L’Illa de Benidorm. Eight finalists competed for the opportunity to represent Spain at Eurovision, delivering spectacular performances in one of the most anticipated national selections of the season.
Melody’s song, “Esa Diva,” captivated the audience, earning a total of 150 points, including 70 from the professional jury and a resounding 80 from the televote. Daniela Blasco with “Uh Nana” finished second with 141 points, while J Kbello’s “V.I.P.” secured third place with 130 points after winning the jury vote.
Spain’s Eurovision 2025 Representative: Melody
With her victory, Melody will now take the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 17th as part of the Big 5, automatically qualifying for the Grand Final. The Spanish singer is known for her powerful vocals and charismatic performances, making her a strong contender on the Eurovision stage.
Benidorm Fest 2025 Grand Final – Full Results
| Position | Artist(s) | Song | Total Points | Jury | Televote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Melody | “Esa Diva” | 150 | 70 | 80 |
| 2nd | Daniela Blasco | “Uh Nana” | 141 | 71 | 70 |
| 3rd | J Kbello | “V.I.P.” | 130 | 74 | 60 |
| 4th | Mel Ömana | “I’m A Queen” | 117 | 61 | 56 |
| 5th | Lachispa | “Hartita De Llorar” | 98 | 48 | 50 |
| 6th | KUVE | “LOCA XTI” | 96 | 52 | 44 |
| 7th | Lucas Bun | “Te Escribo En El Cielo” | 70 | 38 | 32 |
| 8th | Mawot | “Raggio Di Sole” | 58 | 18 | 40 |
Special Guests & Jury Panel
The grand final also featured special appearances from former Benidorm Fest winners Rigoberta Bandini, Amaral, and Nebulossa, who presented Melody with the Bronze Microphone in this fourth edition of the competition.
The professional jury was composed of eight experts, including four Spanish music professionals and four international representatives from European broadcasters:
National Jury:
- Roberto Santamaría (Director of Radio Nacional de España, jury spokesperson)
- Javier Llano (Head of music programming at CADENA 100, creator of Rock FM and MegaStar)
- Jaime Acero (Director of Content at Televisa Univision)
- Claudia Orellana (Founder of “Son Buenos” and director of musical events such as Big Up! in Murcia)
International Jury:
- Oksana Skybinska (Head of Delegation for Ukraine at Eurovision)
- Maja Tokic (Executive producer of Croatia’s Eurovision national selection)
- Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen (Music and entertainment event director at NPO, former Dutch Head of Delegation)
- Mariangela Borneo (Director of International Projects and Festivals at RAI, Italy)
Voting Breakdown
The results of Benidorm Fest 2025 were determined by a weighted voting system:
- Jury (50%) – Each of the eight jury members awarded points independently.
- RTVE Play Online Voting (25%) – Points were allocated proportionally based on the percentage of votes received, replacing the previous demoscopic vote.
- Televote (25%) – Points were distributed proportionally based on the audience’s votes via SMS and phone calls.
| Position | Artist(s) | Song | Total Points | Jury | Televote | Phone Votes | RTVE Play Votes |
| 1st | Melody | “Esa Diva” | 150 | 70 | 80 | 6,118 | 86,272 |
| 2nd | Daniela Blasco | “Uh Nana” | 141 | 71 | 70 | 2,309 | 38,350 |
| 3rd | J Kbello | “V.I.P.” | 130 | 74 | 60 | 3,103 | 28,213 |
| 4th | Mel Ömana | “I’m A Queen” | 117 | 61 | 56 | 2,486 | 27,935 |
| 5th | Lachispa | “Hartita De Llorar” | 98 | 48 | 50 | 912 | 22,614 |
| 6th | KUVE | “LOCA XTI” | 96 | 52 | 44 | 735 | 8,775 |
| 7th | Lucas Bun | “Te Escribo En El Cielo” | 70 | 38 | 32 | 1,247 | 4,831 |
| 8th | Mawot | “Raggio Di Sole” | 58 | 18 | 40 | 512 | 104 |
Spain’s Road to Eurovision 2025 Begins
Melody now embarks on her journey to Eurovision, where she will represent Spain on May 17th in Basel. With “Esa Diva,” she aims to make a mark on the European stage and bring Spain its long-awaited Eurovision victory. Stay tuned for more updates as we follow her preparations for Eurovision 2025!
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