In Benidorm's second semifinal, hosted by the fabulous Ruth Lorenzo, we had a blast with eight fantastic participants showing off their unique styles. The rules, involving a 50% jury vote, 25% demoscopic vote, and 25% public votes, caused a bit of a stir in the first round because, well, opinions clashed.
So, let's meet the gang! María Peláe brought some Spanish flair, giving us Blanca Paloma vibes. Dellacruz, the "Beso en la mañana" maestro, brought electropop with a side of half a car on stage. Marlena, inspired by Maneskin, mixed electropop with an 80s disco vibe. St. Pedro, straight out of Miami, treated us to a Cuban bolero with shadows of dancing ladies. Jorge González, turned up the heat with "Caliente," showcasing some dance moves that usually belong to the ladies. Yoly Saa, YouTube cover sensation, gave us "No se me olvida" with a Celtic twist. Roger Padrós, singing in Catalan, brought us some Arcade vibes with a piano in the shadows. And of course, Almacor, the night's darling, brought "Brillos platinos" with urban beats and some snazzy visual effects on his clothes.
After some lively interviews and charming vote requests, the amazing Sergio Dalma joined the party as a musical guest. The jury decided St. Pedro was their main squeeze, the demoscopic vote went all in for Jorge González, and guess what? The public also swooned over Jorge Gonzáles.
So, our fab four finalists are St. Pedro, Jorge González, María Peláe, and the crowd-pleaser Almacor!