Semi Final 2 has now been run and 'won' in Oslo, securing places for 10 more lucky acts in the 2010 Final.

As we've discussed, the talent was tougher for the second Semi, so there could be tears by the end of it.

Once again, here is what you can expect to see in the second Semi, without naming names or declaring winners. Just to keep you guessing, none of these are in the order of performance.

Minor spoilers follow.

• One act features glistening, semi-naked boys who look like they've just stepped out of a Roman movie. Accompanied by sexily-clad girls, they're a little distracting from the singer in a psuedo-white Elvis suit. The song is mediocre, but you kinda want it to qualify for its camp factor.
  

• Here comes a diva, billowing smoke and backing vocalists, as this act shoots for class here and it seems to be working with the crowd. Her top notes are a little under pitch seems to rail against her obvious experience. Maybe she's having an off day, because otherwise this is a strong entry.
  

• A dramatic song with a singer who is initially shielded by hood, until she is revealed. There is nobody else on stage with her and by the looks of her performance she doesn't need anyone else. Vocally she is one of the best of the night, in the style of Shakira or Anastacia. The song has drama written all over it.

• Wow, what a great prop creates silhouettes from these male and female singers, without looking clumsy onstage. This song is easily melodic, a little 1990s in style. These two don't leave anything out. Walking the catwalk, wind machine, pyrotechnics. Classic Eurovision.

• Here's a good looking boy behind a guitar, supported by a band and an easy listening song. There are a few of these kinds of entries this year and musically it isn't necessarily the strongest of them. But it still deserves a shot over some distracting, overblown pop entries.

• Finally a real singer. He is handsome, humble, dramatic - the Anthony Callea of the night, stylishly dressed, completely devoid of tricks. There is real passion here and the crowd just loves it.

• Foam instruments? Is this the Wiggles? Maybe not, at least the Wiggles can dance. Wait for the costume reveal: glitter shorts. Bless.

• Just one singer attempts a body mike. She has three dancers who pirouette around her and sweep her off her feet. How does she sustain the notes so well in all those extended body moves? She really turns it on towards the end of the song. A pretty strong entry and a pretty good song.

• What's with the giant walnut on the stage? Oh wait. I get it. This song starts off moderately before it picks up. The singer is alluring, better than the cultural, somewhat pantomime staging around her. Good vocals.

• One act sees the audience all waving light sticks throughout the Arena. Did they just buy the audience? Thankfully the singer is utterly charming. Should be a strong contender.

• Our hosts Erik Solbakken, Haddy Jatou N'jie, and Nadia Hasnaoui are again accomplished presenters for Semi Final 2. They have been rehearsing too well, maybe they won't be veering off script at all this year…

• In attendance once again is Eurovision royalty, the very first winner Lys Assia, who won for Switzerland back in 1956 with Refrain. The audience loves her. Give the woman a rose.