On 7 January 2018 , he was confirmed as one artists competing in '' Destination Eurovision '' the national final organised by France 2 to select France 's entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2018 . He performed during the first semi-final which was filmed on 8 January 2018 and aired on 13 January 2018 . He performed a cover of " Billie Jean " by Michael Jackson and his Eurovision song " Eva " . He progressed to the Final by winning the semi-final . Results in the semi-final were determined by a Francophone jury panel and an international jury panel . The final aired live on 27 January 2018 . Despite winning the international jury vote , he placed third in the public vote and finished in second place behind winners Madame Monsieur
Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Lisandro Cuxi