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news.sky.comGraham Norton Says He Will Continue Eurovision Commentary for Now as UK Prepares for 2026 Vienna Final
The 63-year-old Irish presenter, who succeeded Terry Wogan in 2008, linked his future on the BBC broadcast to whether he can still hold his wee for the show's four-hour duration without breaks. The 2026 grand final takes place tonight in Vienna with the UK guaranteed a slot among…
bangkokpost.comFinnish Duo and Australian Singer Favored to Win Eurovision Final
A Finnish violinist-singer duo and an Australian performer lead betting odds ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest grand final scheduled for Saturday. The event has faced a boycott by multiple participating countries over Israel's involvement in the competition. Organizers proceed…
winnipegfreepress.comHundreds Attend Anti-Israel Protest Concert in Vienna
Hundreds of people gathered in Vienna for a concert titled 'No Stage for Genocide' to protest Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The event took place in the host city as the international competition proceeds. Organizers framed the concert as a demonst…
sbs.com.auBoycotts Target Israel's Inclusion in Eurovision 2026
A social media post from France 24 described the boycotts against Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as the biggest crisis in the event's 70-year history. The item noted that politics have played a growing role in the competition over the past three years.…
rnz.co.nzBBC Announces UK Eurovision Jury Spokesperson for 2026 Grand Final
The broadcaster confirmed on Friday that a 46-year-old drag performer will present the United Kingdom's national jury voting results during the Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Vienna. The performer, who reached the final of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series six, will deliver th…
rnz.co.nzAustralia and Denmark Advance to Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
Australian star Delta Goodrem and Danish singer Soren Torpegaard Lund advanced from the second semi-final on May 14, 2026, in Vienna. They join 23 other acts in Saturday's grand final of the 70th edition of the contest. The semi-final included a defense of Eurovision's support fo…
BBC NewsUK's Eurovision Entrant Sam Battle Describes BBC Stress Test
Musician Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, will represent the United Kingdom at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday in Vienna. Battle said the BBC administered a stress test to assess his ability to handle pressure. He described his song Eins, Zwei, Drei as…
BBC NewsAntigoni Buxton, Former Love Island Contestant, to Represent Cyprus at Eurovision with Song Jalla
The 30-year-old London-born singer, who appeared on Love Island in 2022, will perform in the second semi-final in Vienna. Cyprus is competing for the 42nd time without a win after failing to reach the 2025 final. Buxton's family and Britain's Got Talent duo Stavros Flatley appear…
BBC NewsNoam Bettan Qualifies for Eurovision Final
The 28-year-old Israeli contestant performed 'Michelle' in Tuesday's semi-final at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, where audience members chanted 'stop the genocide' and four were removed. Bettan said he heard booing but received a wave of support and looked for Israeli flags for str…
France 24Eurovision 70th Anniversary Events Held in Brussels; Israel Advances to Final
European and Palestinian musicians are performing on a “united for music” stage in Brussels to protest Israel’s participation in the contest’s 70th anniversary edition. Ten countries including Finland and Israel secured places in the final on Tuesday while five nations boycotted…
deadline.comFour Audience Members Removed During Israeli Eurovision Performance
A protester shouted anti-war slogans as Noam Bettan performed in Vienna on Tuesday, one of four people removed by security. The 28-year-old Israeli advanced to Saturday's grand final despite the incident and the withdrawal of five nations over Israel's participation. Organisers r…
Abc NewsAlternative Concerts Held Across Europe During Eurovision Song Contest
Alternative music events took place in multiple European cities this week as five countries boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, features performers from 35 countries and drew 166 million viewers in 2025. Or…
BBC NewsEurovision Director Says Voting System Is Fair and Secure as Israel Qualifies for Final
Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest since 2024, said organizers are monitoring votes closely following a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster Kan. Israel qualified for the 2026 grand final from the first semi-final in Vienna. The European Broadcasting Union has…
EuronewsFinland and Israel Advance to Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
Finland advanced as the bookmaker favorite with its violin-accompanied entry while Israel qualified amid audience protests and security removals. Ten countries progressed from Tuesday's semi-final as five others were eliminated, including San Marino's act featuring Boy George.
BBC NewsIsrael Qualifies for Eurovision Final as Noam Bettan Advances From First Semi-Final
Israel advanced from the first semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Austria with its entry performed by Noam Bettan. Five countries boycotted the event over Israel's military action in Gaza. Finland also qualified while British performer Boy George was eliminated.
Nbc NewsEurovision Song Contest Opens in Vienna Amid Boycotts and Protests
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is underway in Vienna with new voting limits and the absence of five countries that withdrew over Israel's participation. Organizers report high security ahead of the event, which features performances from multiple nations and expe…
jpost.comIsraeli Singer Noam Bettan Performs Michelle at Eurovision Rehearsal
Noam Bettan performed the song Michelle during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The performance took place inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud and used mirrors to create a dynamic visual effect. The rehearsal…
winnipegfreepress.comEurovision Semifinals Begin in Vienna
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest opens Tuesday in Vienna with 35 countries competing after five nations withdrew in protest of Israel's inclusion over its war in Gaza. Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs in the first semifinal at Wiener Stadthalle, where pro-Palestinian demonstra…
Al JazeeraEurovision 2026 First Semifinal Begins in Vienna
The first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest opens Tuesday in Vienna with artists from 35 countries competing. Five nations are boycotting over Israel's participation. Noam Bettan advanced through a dress rehearsal on May 11 after walking the turquoise carpet the previ…
rte.ieFive Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel's Participation
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled for May 16 in Vienna, Austria. Five countries have announced they will not participate in protest of Israel's inclusion. Israel is represented by singer Noam Bettan performing the song Michelle.
France 24Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Will Not Broadcast Eurovision
The public broadcasters of Spain, Ireland and Slovenia announced on May 11 they will replace coverage of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest with alternative programming. Only 35 countries will compete in Vienna this week, the fewest since entry expanded in 2004, after f…
The IndependentEurovision Issues Formal Warning to Israel’s Broadcaster Over Voting Appeal
Israel’s national broadcaster Kan received a formal warning from Eurovision organizers after it shared videos in which delegate Noam Bettan urged fans to cast all 10 of their votes for him. The action breached new rules introduced to limit third-party campaigns following controve…
thehindu.comIsrael Conducted Diplomatic Campaign to Secure Eurovision Participation
Israeli diplomats contacted broadcasters and officials across Europe last fall and winter to address calls for banning the country from the Eurovision Song Contest over the war in Gaza. The effort began years earlier than previously known and formed part of a broader push to impr…
rte.ieEurovision Voting Data Shows Few Hundred Votes Could Influence Outcome
Exclusive voting data obtained by The New York Times indicates that in some countries a few hundred votes would suffice to win the popular vote in the Eurovision Song Contest. Organizers of last year’s contest said there were no irregularities despite questions about an Israeli g…
ForbesFive Countries Withdraw from 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have pulled out of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest scheduled for Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation amid the Gaza conflict and past government-backed voting campaigns. A New York Times investigation published May…
BBC NewsBroadcasters Withdraw From 2026 Eurovision Over Israel's Participation
Five public broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia have withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in opposition to Israel's inclusion. The decision follows controversy over last year's contest in which Israel's entry placed highly in the pub…
variety.comEurovision Fans Launch Campaign Against EBU Warning to Israeli Broadcaster
A grassroots campaign among Eurovision fans began after the European Broadcasting Union managing director issued a formal warning to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN over promotional videos for its contestant Noam Bettan. The videos encouraged voters to cast all 10 available votes…
jpost.comNoam Bettan Completes Second Eurovision Rehearsal in Vienna
Noam Bettan representing Israel completed the second rehearsal for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 7, 2026, performing the song "Michelle" at the Wiener Stadthalle. Austrian police are preparing heightened security measures for the event, which opens on May 12, with assis…
swissinfo.ch2026 Eurovision to Include 35 Countries, Fewer Than Recent Years
Geopolitical tensions have led to boycotts of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, reducing participation to 35 countries, the smallest in recent years. Several nations and over 1,000 artists cite Israel's involvement amid the Gaza conflict. The event is set for May 16 in Vienna, wi…
english.elpais.comThree Countries to Skip Eurovision 2025 Broadcast Over Israel's Participation
National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia have decided not to air the Eurovision Song Contest this year due to Israel's participation. Slovenia will instead broadcast a series of Palestinian films. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, is set for May in Vienna wit…
thehindu.comOver 1,000 Musicians Urge Eurovision Boycott of Israel; 1,000+ in Entertainment Back It
More than 1,000 musicians, including Roger Waters and Macklemore, signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel's inclusion. The letter urges the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israeli broadcaster KAN. A separate letter f…