Israel: HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion
2019
Artist selection
The Israeli artist for Eurovision Song Contest 2019 was selected in the talent show HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion (The Next Star for Eurovision / הכוכב הבא לאירוויזיון). The show consisted of 16 auditions, 7 shortlisting rounds, 4 heats, 4 semi-finals and 1 final.
The winner of HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion was Kobi Marimi. His song for Eurovision 2019, Home, was selected internally.
Final
Duel 1
| Artist | Cover song | Score | running | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KetreyahSuperfinal | Locked Out of Heaven | 68% | 1 | |
| ShefitaSuperfinal | My Way | 65% | 2 |
Duel 2
| Artist | Cover song | Score | running | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Bouskilla | Euphoria | 54% | 1 | |
| Kobi MarimiSuperfinal | Always | 79% | 2 |
Superfinal
HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovizion – Final
| Date | 12 February 2019, 20:00 CET |
| Hosts | Assi Azar Rotem Sela |
| Voting | 50% jury 50% televoting |
In the first round the four finalists were paired in two duels. From each duel the contestant with the higher score advanced to the second round. After the last performance the jury members named one of the remaining two contestants.
In the second round, "superfinal" the remaining three contestants performed in front of the judges and the audience.
In the second round, "superfinal" the remaining three contestants performed in front of the judges and the audience.
