Eurovision Song Contest without Czech representation after Kerndlová crashes out

The Czech Republic will not be represented in Saturday evening’s Eurovision Song Contest final after Czech hopeful Tereza Kerndlová was eliminated in the competition’s second semi-final. Ms. Kerndlová’s song “Have Some Fun”, as well as the accompanying pyrotechnic display, failed to woo the judges. Sweden is widely regarded as the favourite to take the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest title in Belgrade on Saturday.