The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 aired this evening in preparation for the Grand Final on Saturday.
Malta’s entry, Michela Pace, booked her place at the annual singing competition by winning X Factor Malta.
The 18-year-old was the 11th performer to take to the stage but as she belted out the song Chameleon fans were distracted by the singer’s knee-high socks.
Viewers watching at home took to Twitter to comment on the Maltese performer’s unusual choice of clothing.
One said: “Why the fuck is Malta wearing a cross between a denim jacket and a rain mac? With knee high socks? What?! #Eurovision.”
Another tweeted: “When you can’t afford the thigh high boots and have to make do with high socks #SBSEurovision #MLT #eurovision.”
“No thigh high boots for #MLT when you’ve got post surgery compression socks #Eurovision #daretodream,” a third wrote.
“From thigh high boots to knee high SURGERY SOCKS the song was a winner until random rapping #MLT #Eurovision,” exclaimed a fourth.
“#Malta Going slightly off piste with thigh high socks. A bold gambit. #Eurovision #Eurovision2019 #bbceurovision,” another fan added.
A sixth remarked: “#MLT, you are not alone: I also have to wear orthopaedic socks.
