Kristīna Zaharova, who was to perform two songs in the contest, withdrew her song "I Wish I Could Pretend", composed by Lauris Reiniks and Gordon Pogoda, from the contest after being accepted into the Irish national final, held on 20 February.
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The song, composed by Lauris Reiniks and Gordon Pogoda, was initially included in the line-up of the Latvian national final, however was also entered into the Irish selection.