Gabriela Ristovska breaks into tears on Zvezde na Grand after advancing to second round
The Macedonian contestant moved on after a dramatic sing-off judged by a seven-member jury.
Gabriela Ristovska broke down in tears on the televised stage of Zvezde na Grand after learning she had advanced to the competition's second round.
The young Macedonian contestant performed the timeless song "Ako zgresham neka izgoram", a hit associated with Pepi Baftirovski, delivering an emotional interpretation that kept the audience and jury on edge during a dramatic sing-off.
Hosts, reaction and a warm gesture
When hosts Milan Mitrovic and Voja Nedeljkovic announced the jury's decision in her favour, Ristovska could not hold back her emotions and openly wept on camera. The program captured a tender moment when Voja addressed her: "The emotions are great. Slowly, take a breath," Voja told her, while she admitted that the emotions had been overwhelming after the enormous pressure on stage.
The seven-member jury — Ceca Raznatovic, Dara Bubamara, Snezana Djurisic, Sanja Vucic, Dragan Kojic Keba, Aleksandar Milic Mili and Gjorge David — faced a difficult choice deciding who would move on.
Alongside Gabriela, the contestants who secured places in the second round were Igor Vidovic, Iva Akimovic, Iva Damljanovic, Miljan Trojic, Stefan Novakovic and Andjelija Bajic; two competitors, unfortunately, finished their run in the show at this stage.
The next week begins the hotter second round of the contest, and supporters say they will continue to follow and back the Macedonian contestants through to the show's finale.
Photo: press material from the event
