Turkish-Belgian Eurovision singer Hadise revealed that Belgium approaches her annually with an invitation to represent the country at Eurovision. Despite the ongoing offers, she admits to feeling conflicted about accepting.
The Belgian-born Turkish singer Hadise, who represented Turkey at Eurovision 2009 with the song “Düm Tek Tek”, revealed that Belgium invites her every year to represent the country at Eurovision. The star admitted that although the offers keep coming, she has mixed feelings about performing for Belgium at the contest.
In an interview with Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı, he praised the idea, saying:
“A Turkish girl representing Belgium – that would be great”.
Hadise, however, reminded him that after she represented Turkey in 2009, many Belgians opposed her as a candidate. She explained that this hesitation makes her cautious about how Turkish fans might react if she were to return to Eurovision under the Belgian flag. Altaylı countered, arguing that since Turkey no longer competes in the contest, such concerns may be less relevant.
Sixteen years later, Hadise remains one of Turkey’s most iconic Eurovision figures, thanks to her 2009 entry “Düm Tek Tek”. At her performance in Moscow, she delivered a dynamic show blending Eastern and Western influences, quickly turning the track into a Eurovision fan favorite. In the grand final, Turkey secured fourth place with 177 points, largely fueled by strong televoting support. This result cemented “Düm Tek Tek” as one of Turkey’s most memorable Eurovision moments of the 2000s era.
As reports suggest Belgium continues to extend invitations to Hadise year after year, speculation grows over whether she will eventually accept. For now, she remains hesitant – proud of her Eurovision legacy, yet unsure how a Belgian comeback would be perceived. At the same time, the Belgian national broadcaster has yet to confirm participation in Eurovision 2026, pending a decision regarding Israel’s involvement. This uncertainty makes Hadise’s possible return to the Eurovision stage increasingly unlikely.
In addition, an internal Belgian source told Euromix that Hadise is not a particularly popular figure in the country. He claimed that even her last appearance on national broadcaster television drew criticism for what was described as “flashy” behavior, leaving him convinced the reports of her potential selection are untrue.
Belgium at Eurovision 2025:
“Strobe Lights” is the name of the song performed by Red Sebastian, who represented Belgium in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Belgium did not qualify for the grand final, finishing 14th out of 15 with only 23 points.
This marks the second consecutive year that Belgium has failed to reach the final. In the past ten years, Belgium has qualified for the final only five times.
Eurovision 2025: This was Belgium’s 66th participation in the contest. Belgium joined Eurovision in 1956 as one of its seven founding nations. The country’s best result came in 1986, when Sandra Kim won first place with “J’aime la vie”.
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Neta Geffen is a respected journalist at Euromix, Israel’s leading news site for Eurovision coverage. Since 2010, Neta has been closely following the Eurovision Song Contest, bringing with him extensive experience, profound knowledge, and a broad understanding of the history, politics, and cultural influences that shape the event every year.
Neta publishes articles, analyses, and up-to-date reviews on all Eurovision developments, including musical trends, format changes, political influences, and audience reactions across Europe and Israel. Thanks to a deep connection to the contest’s history, Neta provides readers with wide-ranging context—from the impact of political events on results, to in-depth analyses of songs and languages within the competition. Neta specializes particularly in the Eurovision rock genre, Balkan ballads, and native language entries, with a special focus on Italian and Greek songs.
