Monaco was represented by Lise Darly with the song "Tout de moi" in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005. The song was written and composed by Philippe Bosco.
| Eurovision Song Contest 2005 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country |  Monaco | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Selection date(s) | Artist: 12 January 2005 Song: 18 March 2005 | |||
| Selected entrant | Lise Darly | |||
| Selected song | "Tout de moi" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) | Philippe Bosco | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | Failed to qualify (24th) | |||
| Monaco in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Before Eurovision edit
Internal selection edit
TMC announced in December 2004 that the Monégasque entry for the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest would be selected internally after the broadcaster received proposals from record companies. Twelve female performers were considered by TMC: Anne Varin, Céréna, Cindie, Elise Granier, Élodie Frégé, Ève Angeli, Jessica Marquez, Melissa Mars, Nathalie Fauran, Nolwenn Leroy, Séverine Ferrer and Tigra, before finalising their decision in January 2005. Prince Albert II and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco were also involved in the selection process.[1]
On 12 January 2005, TMC announced that Lise Darly (Elise Granier) was selected as the Monégasque entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 with the song "Tout de moi".[2] The song was released on 18 March 2005 and formally presented to the public on 22 March 2005 during the SR Sverige programme Diggil-ej, hosted by Kris Boswell.[3] Lise had previously taken part in the Eurovision casting process organized by TMC for the 2004 contest, coming second to the eventual 2004 participant Maryon.
At Eurovision edit
Because Monaco failed to qualify in 2004, Lise was forced to compete in the semi-final. Here, Lise performed 6th, following Latvia and preceding Israel. She came 24th with 22 points, thus failing to qualify to the Grand Final.[4]
The spokesperson who revealed Monaco's votes for other countries was TMC host Anne Allegrini.[5]
Voting edit
Points awarded to Monaco edit
| Score | Country |
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| 12 points | |
| 10 points | |
| 8 points | |
| 7 points | |
| 6 points | |
| 5 points | |
| 4 points | |
| 3 points | |
| 2 points |  Moldova
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| 1 point |
Points awarded by Monaco edit
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References edit
- ^ "Monaco: Three more female singers make chance". Esctoday. 11 December 2004. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Lise Darly to represent Monaco". Esctoday. 12 January 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Esctoday.com presents 'Tout de moi'". Esctoday. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Semi-Final of Kyiv 2005". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ Philips, Roel (2005-05-17). "The 39 spokespersons!". ESCToday. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
- ^ a b "Results of the Semi-Final of Kyiv 2005". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Results of the Grand Final of Kyiv 2005". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.