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Sweden’s Felicia Loses Her Voice Two Days Before Eurovision Grand Final

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden’s Eurovision 2026 representative Felicia lost her voice before the grand final after intense rehearsals and performances in Vienna. With just two days remaining until the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, the delegations that qualified from the first semi-final are now deep into intense and decisive preparations for Saturday night’s show, at the end of which one country will lift the iconic crystal trophy in Vienna. Among the artists preparing for the final is Sweden’s representative, Felicia, who will compete with her song "My System". The singer qualified for the Grand Final from the first semi-final held last Tuesday. However, after weeks of nonstop rehearsals, promotional events, and her semi-final performance, the Swedish singer has now lost her voice and is currently under strict vocal rest, meaning she is unable to sing or even speak. Due to her condition, all interviews scheduled for yesterday and today were cancelled. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an interview with the Swedish daily Aftonbladet, Felicia...

Betting Odds – Who Will Qualify From the Second Semi Final?

May 14, 2026 by Neta GeffenNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Before the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 kicks off, we’ve looked at what the betting odds are saying about the winner and the second semi final qualifiers. After a spactacular first semi-final thaat started the Eurovision week yesterday, the eyes are all pointed at tomorrow's second Semi-Final and the Grand Final on Saturday. What changes in the odds happened after the Qualifiers were announced yesterday? Keep reading to find out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Predictions for the Second Semi-Final What about the identity of the finalists? This is how the betting tables look one day before the second semi-final. Below is the breakdown of the betting tables regarding the chances of qualifying for the final from each semi-final. In the first semi-final, the bookmakers correctly predicted 9 out of the 10 qualifiers. Only Belgium, which was ranked 14th, managed to sneak into the final at the expense of Portugal, which had been ranked 10th in...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: the Second Semi Final of Eurovision 2026

May 14, 2026 by Roie Ben Hoor Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00 CET, the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. 15 Countries are set to take the stage in a high-stakes musical battle. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the show. Photo: EBU Tonight, May 14th, the Wiener Stadthalle will welcome 15 competing countries in the second live show of the season. Only 10 of these acts will secure a place in the Grand Final on Saturday, May 16th. These qualifiers will join the "Big Four"—Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France—as well as the host nation, Austria, who are already pre-qualified. While last year’s qualifiers were chosen exclusively by the public, this edition sees the return of a split voting system. The results tonight will be determined by a combination of jury points (50%), which were cast during last night's rehearsal, and the live public vote (50%). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Historic Venue and Star-Studded Hosting The event takes place...

Eurovision 2026: Second Semi-Final – Jury Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the Second dress rehearsal of the second semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Romania, Luxembourg, Czechia, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta and Norway will take the stage. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Photo: EBU Today at 21:00 CET, the second dress rehearsal began ahead of the second semi-final broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Thursday, May 14). Just before another dress rehearsal takes place tomorrow at 15:00 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. As a reminder, this year the countries that automatically qualify for the Grand Final will also perform during the semi-finals, but their songs will not be eligible for voting at this stage. In the second semi-final, France, the host Austria and United Kingdom will take the...

Injury Concern for Greece’s Akylas Ahead of Eurovision 2026 Grand Final

May 13, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greece’s Akylas suffers back injury after Eurovision 2026 semi-final, cancels interviews and social media activity ahead of Grand Final. Just moments after qualifying for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, Greece’s representative Akylas has sparked major concern among delegations and fans, leading to the cancellation of all scheduled media interviews, suspension of his social media activity, and a significant reduction in his public appearances ahead of Saturday’s final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This emergency protocol was triggered due to an injury. Earlier today, Akylas was interviewed by Wiwibloggs, where he revealed that he had suffered a back injury. Later, he was seen leaving the venue wearing a neck brace, most likely as a form of support and stabilization. The goal is clear - to give the singer maximum rest so he can return to the stage in the best possible condition and deliver his performance at its peak. Akylas had also been scheduled for an interview with EuroMix today, but...

After Eurovision 2026 Disappointment, San Marino Prepares for 2027

May 13, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SMRTV director Roberto Sergio confirms San Marino and Media Evolution are already preparing for Eurovision 2027 after semi-final disappointment. The second rehearsal clip of San Marino's Senhit alongside music icon Boy George performing “Superstar” on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna, Austria, stands out without question and feels unlike any other rehearsal revealed so far. Boy George, who was recently reported to have briefly returned to his home in London, appeared on stage once again in a look that is already generating major attention among fans online. Despite the disappointment, San Marino appears far from ready to give up. Earlier today, Roberto Sergio, Director General of San Marino's national broadcaster SMRTV, revealed that preparations for Eurovision 2027 are already underway. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Cautious Optimism After the Result Reflecting on the country’s failure to qualify for the Grand Final, Sergio stated: “It's unfortunate, given that the performance was excellent. In my personal opinion, none of the qualifiers were unexpected, as...

Eurovision 2026: Second Semi-Final – Press Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the first dress rehearsal of the second semi-final, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Romania, Luxembourg, Czechia, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, Albania, Malta and Norway will take the stage. We will be providing updates throughout the rehearsal with all the details received by our editorial team. Photo: EBU Today at 15:30 CET, the first dress rehearsal began ahead of the second semi-final broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Thursday, May 14). Just before another dress rehearsal takes place tonight at 21:00 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. As a reminder, this year the countries that automatically qualify for the Grand Final will also perform during the semi-finals, but their songs will not be eligible for voting at this stage. In the second semi-final, France, the host Austria and United Kingdom will take the...

Betting Odds – Dramatic changes after the first Semi-Final

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by Adi GazelNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A day after the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 kicks off, we’ve looked at what the betting odds are saying about the winner and the second semi final qualifiers. After a spactacular first semi-final thaat started the Eurovision week yesterday, the eyes are all pointed at tomorrow's second Semi-Final and the Grand Final on Saturday. What changes in the odds happened after the Qualifiers were announced yesterday? Keep reading to find out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who is leading the betting charts? In first place: Finland, with the song "Liekinheitin" (in English: "Flamethrower") performed by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, is emerging as the clear favorite to win. Following their qualification for the Grand Final, their winning probability rose from 33% to 37%. This figure is still slightly lower than the 39% winning probability held by Sweden, who led at this stage last year. It appears there is a favorite this year, but...

From Lawsuit to Eurovisiom: Linda Lampenius’ Shocking Journey

May 13, 2026 by Ido Naman Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Linda Lampenius opens up about Peter Nygård, career destruction claims, and her dramatic rise to Eurovision 2026 favoritism. Linda Lampenius is currently considered the overwhelming favorite to win the Eurovision 2026 according to betting odds, but her journey to the top was far from easy. While many Eurovision fans may view her as simply “another replacement act”, her victory at Finland’s UMK - where she received the highest number of votes in the competition’s history - represented far more than a musical triumph. For the Finnish violinist, it was also a form of revenge against a convicted sex offender. ‎ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); To fully understand the story, it is necessary to go back nearly three decades. In 1997, Lampenius, then 27 years old, met Peter Nygård, a Canadian businessman of Finnish origin who was 56 at the time. Nygård had established himself as one of Canada’s wealthiest men thanks to his massive success in the fashion industry....

Eurovision 2026: First Semi-Final Results Revealed in Vienna

May 12, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 has concluded. Ten countries have successfully navigated the first hurdle to secure their spots in the Grand Final. Photo: EBU After months of preparation, rehearsals, and significant external political discourse, the first live show at the Wiener Stadthalle reached its climax this evening. Following a tense voting sequence primarily determined by the global audience, the first ten qualifiers were announced. These nations have guaranteed their presence on the world's biggest musical stage this coming Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ten Qualifiers From The First Semi-Final (Announced in Random Order): Greece Finland Belgium Sweden Moldova Israel Serbia Croatia Lithuania Poland The full results and detailed point breakdowns for the semi-final will be disclosed, as per tradition, only after the Grand Final has concluded. What Lies Ahead? The journey continues this Thursday, May 14th, with the second semi-final. Sixteen additional countries will compete for the remaining ten spots in the final. The twenty successful qualifiers from both...