Romania's controversial entry to the Eurovision song contest has made it through to the final, after their performer writhed around on all-fours in a skimpy leather outfit. 

At the second semi-final last night, Alexandra Capitanescu, 22, raised eyebrows at the Vienna Stadthalle by performing a [sexual slavery]-inspired song called 'Choke Me.'

Lyrics of the song include: 'All I need is your love. I want it to choke me, choke me, choke me. Born for you to control. I want you to choke me, ch-ch-ch-choke me, ch-ch-ch-choke me. Love me, make my lungs explode.'

And onstage, the Romanian singer was seen wearing a full black leather outfit. 

She began her performance bound to her guitarists by white neon ropes. 

She then crawled across the stage on her hands and knees at the Stadthalle as jets of fire soared into the air. 

The song caused quite the stir, with many claiming it was inappropriate to be singing about choking women and [sexual slavery] at Eurovision. 

Addressing the controversy, Alexandra took to social media and denied there were any sexual themes in the song. 

She wrote: 'I have a responsibility to the people who listen to my music, come to my concerts or follow me on Social Media. 

'"Choke Me" is a metaphor for the pressure we sometimes place on ourselves. It speaks about inner fears, self-doubt, and the feeling of being emotionally suffocated by our own expectations. It was never intended to represent anything sexual. 

'As a songwriter, I often use symbolism to give shape to feelings that are difficult to explain directly. 

'This song reflects the weight of certain emotional struggles and the journey of reclaiming your voice and autonomy. Music is how I process complicated emotions and make sense of my inner world.

'When I stop putting pressure on myself, I reach my maximum potential. The lyrics are about taking back control over anxiety and emotions that are choking you. 

'I’m grateful to everyone who listens and engages with my music in good faith.'

It comes after Eurovision viewers joked the UK would get 'no points' again this year after Look Mum No Computer performed for the first time.  

While viewers were left unimpressed by the performance of the YouTube star, whose real name is Sam Battle, 37, they went on to hail Delta Goodrem, 41, as the standout act of the night after she performed her song for Australia, Eclipse. 

For the UK's act, Sam wore a pink boiler suit as performers in fluffy computer headwear danced in a mock workshop, while he played a synthesiser on his song Eins, Zwei, Drei. 

Fans wrote on X: 'Just when you think it's absolutely impossible to get any worse the UK entry has done it yet again! Absolute Trash. Nil points!'

'Why does the UK do so badly at Eurovision. LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is another car crash of a performance. We've not had a good entry since Sam Ryder'.  

'That was embarrassing for the UK. I will be surprised if we get any points this year.' 

However, others thought a 'joke' act might actually do better than last year's entry Remember Monday, who placed 19th out of 26. 

'UK was actually really interesting to watch! And funny. Much better than I expected!'

'I thought the UK Eurovision staging was brilliant. It’s not a radio friendly song, but it sticks in your head because it’s so catchy. It’s bonkers, but I like the fact we’ve tried something wacky + different because the last few ‘radio friendly’ songs didn’t land us points.'

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