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Top 10 Eurovision Shocking Non-Qualifiers in History

September 6, 2026 by Maor Heumann Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Kate Ryan to Albina, explore 10 fan-favorite Eurovision entries that shockingly failed to reach the Grand Final. There is no feeling more painful for a Eurovision fan than watching their absolute favorite entry of the national final season – the one they had already crowned as the potential winner and played on repeat on Spotify – get left out of the Grand Final. Over the years, betting odds and fan polls have often been right on the money, but every so often, an absolute earthquake occurs: an entry considered a locked-in candidate for the top 5, or even total victory, hits a harsh wall on semi-final night, leaving fans in absolute shock. From modern staging dramas to the historic non-qualification that changed the rules of the contest forever, here are ten entries that were guaranteed a spot in the Saturday night show, only to crash at the final hurdle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Belgium 2006: Kate Ryan...

ERR Blocks Eurovision 2027 Boycotts in New Eesti Laul Rules

September 5, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonian national broadcaster ERR updates Eesti Laul rules to ban Eurovision 2027 boycotts, introducing cash prizes and language submission fees The most significant update to this year’s Estonian national selection, "Eesti Laul", aims to close a loophole previously exploited in various European countries, where artists registered for national selections and subsequently withdrew or threatened boycotts due to political reasons. Starting this year, a strict new rule clarifies that registering for the selection competition and subsequently boycotting Eurovision 2027 is no longer an option. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The Estonian Trap: No Turning Back The updated regulations explicitly state that the winner of the competition is obligated to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2027. Registration for the selection constitutes a binding contract, meaning artists cannot pull out after securing victory. Songwriters of the winning entry will be required to officially confirm their Eurovision participation in writing no later than February 8th, 2027. The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has unveiled substantial cash prizes...

Too Soon: Slovenia Running Against Time On The Way To Eurovision 2027

September 5, 2026September 18, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RTVSLO could bring Slovenia back to Eurovision 2027 after its 2026 withdrawal, but political and scheduling challenges remain. Will Slovenia be the next country to announce an official comeback to the Eurovision Song Contest? Following a change in government, Slovenia is not expected to boycott Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. According to RTVSLO, its 2027 work and production schedule will play a key role in the final decision, while behind-the-scenes changes could also influence whether Slovenia returns to the contest or stays away for another year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As recalled, Slovenia was one of five countries that decided to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, in protest over Israel's participation in the contest and amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Now, following Slovenia's political shift, the country is not expected to oppose participation in Eurovision in protest against Israel's presence. However, several other challenges stand in the way before Slovenia can take the stage in Burgas. Slovenia...

Måns Zelmerlöw Breaks His Silence: “I Must Respond”

September 4, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Måns Zelmerlöw breaks his silence in a new book, addressing attacks, his divorce from Ciara Janson and the allegations surrounding their split. Almost two years have passed since Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw competed in Sweden's national selection, and Sweden is already preparing for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria. Now, at precisely this point, the singer has decided to break his silence and speak about his emotional breakdown following the national selection and his difficult divorce from his wife, during which he was accused of hard-drug use and violence. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After two years in which he has made very few public appearances in Sweden, Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw has released his new book, "När allt faller" (English: "When Everything Falls"). According to Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, the book contains a strong attack on his former wife, British actress Ciara Janson, who previously made serious allegations against him. Måns did not allow his ex-wife to read the book...

Despite the Boycott: Could “A Helping Hand” Save Dutch Eurovision 2027?

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Talpa Network has offered NPO a potential solution that could allow the Netherlands to participate in Eurovision 2027 despite AVROTROS's boycott. The Eurovision 2027 boycott is taking a new turn. After Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS announced that it would not participate in the contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, Dutch public broadcasting corporation NPO has begun looking for alternatives that could take part in its place - and has received an intriguing proposal that has already worked in Israel and could completely change the rules of the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); AVROTROS announced that it would continue its boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. At the same time, the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes the competition, began a dialogue with NPO, the umbrella organization for Dutch public media, regarding the possibility of another national broadcaster taking responsibility for representing the Netherlands at the contest. Now, an interesting proposal has emerged from an...

Eurovision 2027: MTVA Offered Special Terms for Hungary’s Return

September 4, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hungarian national broadcaster MTVA received a participation discount and an extended deadline to return to Eurovision 2027 in Burgas. Is one of the most acclaimed and original countries in Eurovision history on its way back to the contest following an extended absence? According to an official press release issued by the Hungarian national broadcaster MTVA, the path is being cleared for a potential Hungarian return to Eurovision 2027, which is scheduled to take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. All the details regarding the dramatic offer are in the article. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The report indicates that the acting CEO of the national broadcaster, Dr. András Horváth, recently held direct talks with contest organizers regarding a renewed participation. To incentivize the country's return, the contest organizers accommodated the Hungarians with an unprecedented step: the national broadcaster received a significant discount on the participation fee (considered a heavy financial burden for many networks), while the final registration deadline for Hungary was...

Eurovision 2027: Artists That Should Represent The UK, Canada And Denmark

September 2, 2026September 16, 2026 by Adiel Shtainmetz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Part four: Our special article series continues, and it’s better than ever! Who should represent the United Kingdom, Canada, and Denmark at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria? Read our full list below. Preparations for Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria are underway, and the list of participating countries is taking shape. While everyone waits for official announcements, we've decided to get ahead and reveal the artists who simply must compete. We continue with the next countries to confirm participation in Eurovision 2027: the United Kingdom, Canada, and Denmark. Here is the list of artists for whom we believe the Eurovision stage is the perfect platform for them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the full playlist of all the artists best suited to represent their country at Eurovision! Save it, play it, and get a reminder of the artists we chose in the previous articles. Who Should Represent the UK at Eurovision 2027? Click the song title to listen! Grace Gachot: Grace Gachot is a...

Austria Opens Song Submissions for Eurovision 2027

September 2, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Austrian national broadcaster ORF opens song submissions for Eurovision 2027, launching its internal selection process for the upcoming contest. The Austrian national broadcaster, ORF, has announced the opening of the song submission window and the beginning of the search for its representative for Eurovision 2027. The submission window will remain open until September 18th, 2026. In addition, the national broadcaster also revealed its expectations for the submitting artists and the conditions for participating in the local selection process, which will be conducted internally by the national broadcaster rather than through a national final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ In its official announcement, the national broadcaster detailed the requirements for candidates submitting songs: applicants must submit one or more songs (including demos), alongside details of their previous musical works, documentation of live performances, contact information, and social media links. In addition, in accordance with the update to the minimum age requirement for participating in Eurovision, participation is conditional upon being...

ERR Officially Confirms: Estonia will Participate in Eurovision 2027

September 1, 2026October 8, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Estonian national broadcaster ERR confirmed Estonia's participation in Eurovision 2027. The representative will be chosen via Eesti Laul, with song registration now officially open Estonia is on its way to Eurovision 2027! The Estonian national broadcaster ERR has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest in Burgas, and that the Estonian representative will be selected through "Eesti Laul," the country's longstanding Eurovision national selection. With this, Estonia becomes the 24th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Song Registration for Eesti Laul 2027 Gets Underway Registration for "Eesti Laul 2027" will open on this Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:00 CET. At this stage, ERR has not yet revealed the deadline for song submissions, so further details are expected to be published later. Format Changes in...

Eurovision 2027: BNR Confirms Test Events at Arena Burgas

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Talya Raviv Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization BNR announces test events at Arena Burgas ahead of Eurovision 2027 following DARA's historic win in Vienna. Bulgaria's national radio broadcasting organization BNR has announced that test events will take place at the venue ahead of Eurovision 2027 as part of the formal preparation process. Arena Burgas has already begun preparations to host the contest, with preliminary work and renovations currently underway and scheduled for completion toward the end of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Preparations and Technical Assessments Underway According to the publication, the purpose of the test events is to evaluate internal logistics, acoustics, and other technical parameters inside the venue in the presence of official representatives from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). These test runs are scheduled to take place immediately after the completion of the ongoing arena renovations, which commenced the day after Burgas was selected as the host city. Burgas won the bidding process to host next year's competition...