December 2025 - Page 7 of 13

“Bad Decisions”? Luxembourgish Eurovision Contestant Faces Scandal

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luxembourg Song Contest finalist Irem faces a PR storm after a fake social media account engages in controversial political and personal online disputes The Luxembourgish national broadcaster, RTL, unveiled the songs for the “Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” yesterday (Thursday), where the representative for Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. One of the contestants is Irem with the song “Bad Decisions (Hush Hush)”. While Eurovision fans are still processing the eight revealed songs, the real drama seems to be unfolding on Twitter and Instagram. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Social Media Drama Surrounding Irem Irem, one of the prominent contestants in the national final, is at the center of the current storm. In recent hours, screenshots have been circulated showing sharp comments written from an account using her name, including harsh statements about Taylor Swift and people who criticized her. Irem discovered that an anonymous person had opened a fake account in her name on the social...

Israel Leads the Betting Odds for Eurovision 2026 Even Before Any Songs Are Selected

December 12, 2025 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite growing calls for a boycott, early betting odds place Israel as the leading contender to win Eurovision 2026 in Vienna - before any song has been chosen. With the release of the first betting odds for Eurovision 2026, scheduled for May in Vienna, excitement surrounding the 70th edition of the contest is already rapidly building. The international betting platform Betfair published its initial odds, placing Israel as the frontrunner for victory. This ranking comes shortly after Israel’s participation was officially confirmed during the EBU General Assembly and amid the country’s consistently strong performance in the televote in recent years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel on Top – Who Follows? Alongside Israel, ranked first, Sweden holds second place, consistent with its longstanding reputation as one of the most successful countries in Eurovision history. Finland, benefiting from a significant renewal in its national selection process, sits in third. Ukraine, which almost every year enjoys substantial...

Israel at Eurovision: Noa Kirel Criticizes the Withdrawn Countries – “Ignoring Reality”

December 12, 2025December 13, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noa Kirel opens up in an interview about the criticism directed at Israel, the withdrawal of five countries from Eurovision in protest of Israel’s participation, and various other hot topics related to the contest. Noa Kirel, Israel’s 2023 Eurovision representative with the song “Unicorn” — which earned third place — gave an emotional interview to the British national broadcaster BBC television program “The World Tonight”. Speaking openly, she reflected on the major changes in Eurovision since her performance, particularly in light of the ongoing Israel–Gaza conflict and the shifting attitudes toward Israeli participants over the past two years. Kirel highlighted the importance of Israel’s confirmed participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Vienna, Austria. She also commented on the decision by Iceland, Spain, The Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw from the contest in protest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kirel expressed her deep disappointment at the decision of the five countries to boycott Eurovision, citing accusations...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision 2025?

December 12, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Junior Eurovision 2025, to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia. Who should win Junior Eurovision according to the editorial team? Junior Eurovision 2025 will take place tomorrow - Saturday, December 13, and will be held in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Georgia reached first place in last year's Junior Eurovision in Madrid. Junior Eurovision has been held since 2003 and is intended for participants aged 9 to 14. This will be the 23rd edition of the Eurovision spin-off competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Editorial Picks: Who Should Win Junior Eurovision? Ofek Jerassi: First place – Georgia: Anita Abgariani - "Shine Like a Star" The Georgian song by Anita Abgariani is brilliantly constructed. It is powerful and strongly reminiscent of the song that represented Georgia in 2022, “I Believe,” the best Junior Eurovision song of all time in this view. The track is catchy and, although its rhythm feels far from childish,...

Nemo Against Israel’s Participation: “I’m Returning the Trophy to the EBU”

December 11, 2025December 13, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo Mettler announces they are returning their trophy, protesting Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. A week after the historic conference held by the EBU in Switzerland - approving Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 - the controversy continues to escalate. Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo Mettler posted a statement on Instagram today (Thursday), declaring that they will return the trophy awarded for their victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I’ve decided to send the trophy back” "Last year I won Eurovision, and with it came the trophy, [...] Although I’m immensely grateful for the community around this competition and everything this experience has taught me - both as a person and an artist - today I no longer feel that this trophy belongs on my shelf. Eurovision claims to stand for unity, inclusion, and respect for everyone. These values are what made the contest meaningful for us. Yet Israel’s participation - while, according to the UN Independent...

Moldova: Artists For Selecția Națională 2026 Have Been Revealed!

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Moldovan national broadcaster TRM revealed today the participants of “Selecția Națională 2026”, through which Moldova’s entry for Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. After a one-year hitaus, TRM is bringing back Selecția Națională in a fresh, modern format to choose the song that will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Today (Thursday), TRM revealed the full list of participants in "Selecția Națională 2026", which includes quite a few returning contestants. A total of 34 artists will compete in the auditions for a chance to qualify for the selection's final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); How will Moldova's entry for Eurovision be chosen? Finalists will be chosen based on song quality, stage presence, and international potential.A combined vote will determine the winner: one-third local jury, one-third international jury, and one-third televoting, following the Eurovision scoring format (1-8, 10, 12 points). In case of a tie, the public vote will prevail. If a...

70% of Britons: Boycott Eurovision Because of Israel’s Participation!

December 11, 2025January 12, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 82% of Britons say Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2026 after the EBU ruled it may participate. What do party leaders in the United Kingdom think? A survey conducted in Britain found that seven out of every ten people in the United Kingdom support boycotting Eurovision 2026 because of Israel’s participation. The EBU convened a committee on Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at which it was decided that Israel will continue to participate in the contest. Countries such as Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and The Netherlands – and yesterday, December 10th, 2025, also Iceland – announced that they will boycott the contest after calling for Israel to be disqualified because of the military operation in Gaza, and even accused Israel of using unfair voting methods at Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 70% of Britons support boycotting Eurovision 2026 because of Israel’s participation, according to a survey conducted in the country. The EBU ruled last...

Armenia Is Expected to Participate in Eurovision 2026!

December 11, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision supervisor, Martin Green, announced that five countries are expected to withdraw from the contest. From this it can be inferred that Armenia has confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. After the contest supervisor, Martin Green, revealed the estimated number of participating countries in the upcoming contest, it was confirmed that Armenia will take part in Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria. Armenia is the 35th country expected to participate in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Armenian national broadcaster AMPTV has not yet officially announced its confirmation, and the assumption that it will participate stems from cross‑checking Green’s statement with the fact that the final date to confirm participation or withdraw from the contest...

Luxembourg: Songs for ‘Luxembourg Song Contest 2026’ Have Been Released!

December 11, 2025January 12, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Luxembourg's national broadcaster has released the songs that will compete in the national final, 'Luxembourg Song Contest 2026'. The Luxembourgian representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen on January 24 The Luxembourgian national broadcaster, RTL, revealed today the 8 songs of "Luxembourg Song Contest 2026", scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026. The winner of this competition will represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the participants there is a former contestant who was especially loved by the fan community!“Luxembourg Song Contest 2026” will once again take place at the Rockhal arena on January 24th, 2026. Full list of participants and songs: Click on the name of the song to listen! Luzac - "Prison Dorée" ShiroKuro - "Eye To Eye" Hugo One - "Born Again" Eva Marija - "Mother Nature" Steve Castile - "Sweet Tooth" Daryss - "Melusina" Irem - "Bad Desicions (Hush Hush)" Andrew The Martian - "I'm The Martian" Click...

Portugal: Eurovision 2026 Participation Confirmed Despite Boycott

December 11, 2025 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Portugal's RTP confirms Eurovision 2026 participation despite a massive artist boycott at Festival da Canção. Learn the latest on the controversial selection Portugal's national broadcaster, RTP, confirmed participation in Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, despite a protest from 11 of the 16 national pre-selection artists. The national broadcaster's statement is as follows: “Regardless of the decision of the artists who signed the declaration, the contents of which we understand, RTP will once again organize Festival da Canção and confirms its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, along with the overwhelming majority of EBU member countries”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The statement from the national broadcaster, RTP, comes in the wake of a declaration signed by 11 of the national pre-selection participants. “Silence Makes Us Complicit in Tragedy” The declaration reads: “Collectively, in a coordinated position among current and future creators and performers, we declare our refusal to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should the song of one of us win...