Eurovision 2025: Will we still see Celine Dion on the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland? All the details in the article!

Will we still see Celine Dion on the Eurovision 2025 stage? The answer is still not definitive, but there are signs that the story is far from over. After a report by the Swiss newspaper “Le Matin” stating that the singer had declined the invitation to perform at Eurovision 2025 due to her health condition, confusion arose among fans.

However, it turns out that things are not as they seemed – in response to a query from the EuroMix website to the Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR, confirmation was received that Celine Dion is still in talks about performing at the 69th edition of the competition, which will take place in Basel this upcoming May.

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In recent months, speculation about Celine Dion’s possible participation in Eurovision 2025 has increased. After Switzerland’s victory with Nemo last year, fans and organizers hoped for the return of the Canadian singer, who won the competition for Switzerland in 1988 with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi” (translated as: “Don’t Leave Without Me”).

As mentioned, following the report by the Swiss newspaper “Le Matin”, which claimed that Celine Dion had declined the invitation to Eurovision due to her health, we reached out to the Swiss national broadcaster for clarification. SRG SSR clarified that this was an incorrect report and stated that the singer is still in talks about a possible performance at the upcoming Eurovision – depending on her health condition. The Swiss broadcaster said: “We are still in conversations yes. It all depends of course on her health. We already contacted the channel that posted it to correct it.”

Celine Dion was diagnosed several years ago with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a condition affecting the brain’s control over muscle function, making it difficult for her to control her voice. She has openly shared her struggle with the illness in the documentary “I Am: Celine Dion”. Even before her condition worsened, she had already canceled her planned tour.

Damiano David: A New Star for Eurovision 2025?

In addition, Eurovision organizers are in discussions with another prominent figure from the contest’s recent history: Damiano David, lead singer of Måneskin. The Italian band won Eurovision 2021 with the song “Zitti e buoni”, propelling them to global fame. Since then, Damiano David has launched a solo career, and according to reports from “Le Matin”, he has been in talks with the organizers since the beginning of the year. His debut solo album is expected to be released shortly after Eurovision, making his potential appearance a perfect promotional opportunity.

Damiano has previously expressed his desire to return to Eurovision as a guest performer, and this might be the perfect chance. With his latest hit, “Born With a Broken Heart”, climbing the charts, his presence at the competition would add to the excitement surrounding Eurovision 2025. While fans may be disappointed by Celine Dion’s absence, the prospect of Damiano David stepping in has sparked a new wave of anticipation. As the contest draws closer, all eyes are on the organizers for an official announcement.

Source: SRG SSR