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Eurovision 2026 Results: Dara Wins Bulgaria’s First Victory

May 16, 2026 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dara wins Eurovision 2026 for Bulgaria with "Bangaranga" as Israel’s Noam Bettan finishes runner-up in Vienna. Just moments ago, the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 came to an end in Vienna, Austria, with breathtaking drama as Dara was crowned the winner of the competition. Israel and its representative, Noam Bettan, finished in second place. The Bulgarian singer secured her country’s first-ever Eurovision victory with the song "Bangaranga", which received a total of 516 points. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ The Grand Final, held at the Wiener Stadhalle, featured performances from 25 countries and concluded with a rare moment of tension as the Bulgarian singer and Israeli artist Noam Bettan stood head-to-head on the scoreboard. Ultimately, after the winner was announced, 173 points separated first and second place. Bulgaria finished first with 204 points from the juries and 312 points from the public vote - effectively winning both voting groups. Place Country Song and Artist Points Televote Jury Running Order 1 Bulgaria "Bangaranga" - DARA 516 312 204 12 2 Israel "Michelle" - Noam Bettan 343 220 123 3 3 Romania "Choke Me"...

Martin Green: Russia Could Theoretically Return to Eurovision

May 16, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Executive Supervisor Martin Green faces backlash from UK MPs Tom Gordon and Josh Newbury over potential Russia return. A new storm hits Eurovision just hours before the Grand Final. Contest Executive Supervisor Martin Green confirmed that the country could “theoretically” be allowed back into the contest, in a bombshell interview ahead of the 2026 contest in Vienna. The dramatic statement sparked furious reactions from Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom, who were quick to label his words as “moral cowardice.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Theoretically, Yes" - Why Russia Was Excluded in the First Place In an interview with the British network LBC, Green clarified that Russia’s exclusion from the contest was based solely on the conduct of Russia’s state broadcaster, VGTRK, which could not be proven to be independent from the Kremlin, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) determined. When asked if Russia could return to the contest as long as its broadcaster met membership rules, Green...

Could Canada Join Eurovision? EBU Responds to CBC Vienna Visit

May 16, 2026 by Adi Gazel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU and the Canadian national broadcaster CBC discuss Canada's potential debut at the Eurovision Song Contest following a delegation visit to Vienna. Earlier this week, EuroMix reported on the official team sent to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna by the Canadian national broadcaster CBC, primarily to gather information and consider Canada's potential participation in the world's largest music competition. Now, new details are emerging regarding the Canadian delegation and their intentions to join the contest in the coming years. EBU Response: “We Are Open to Proposals” The EBU did not remain indifferent and broke its silence on the matter. In an official statement released by the organization, it stated: “The talks with the national broadcaster CBC are in their very early stages, and we look forward to continuing discussions with them. We are always excited to know that broadcasters are interested in being part of the show”. Although the discussions are still defined as preliminary, the arrival of the Canadian team...

Sweden: Felicia Collapses After Jury Rehearsals

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 by Adi Gazel Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden's representative in Eurovision 2026, Felicia, collapsed after the Eurovision jury's rehearsal. SVT and ORF are adjusting schedules. The Eurovision Grand Final is just a few hours away, and all the qualifying countries are in their final, crucial preparations for the big night, at the end of which one country will lift the coveted trophy in Vienna. Among the artists preparing for their performance is Swedish singer Felicia, who will compete in the Grand Final with her song "My System" as the 20th song in the running order. Following reports earlier this week that she lost her voice and was resting to recover, Swedish media now reports that Felicia collapsed and lost consciousness after the crucial jury rehearsal last night. Will the streak of bad karma continue for Sweden in the Grand Final? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Backstage Collapse and Delegation Measures The Swedish delegation is in a state of panic after Felicia failed to withstand the pressure, collapsing...

Dramatic Change: This Is How the Eurovision 2026 Winner Will Be Announced

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00 CET, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast live from Vienna and will feature a dramatic change in the way the winner is revealed. Here are all the details about the new and intriguing system. Tonight (Saturday, May 16th) at 21:00 CET, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. During yesterday’s jury show rehearsal, a major change was unveiled regarding the way the winning country will be announced. After years in which the decisive moment relied on a simple split screen and the hosts reading out the final results, Eurovision’s production team has decided to refresh one of the most dramatic moments of the evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The new format, presented publicly for the first time during last night’s jury rehearsal in which Noam Betan delivered what many described as his strongest performance so far will dramatically change the visual presentation of the televote reveal. During...

Tonight at 21:00 CET: the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 by Roie Ben Hoor Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 21:00 CET, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. 25 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 (Saturday, May 16th) at 21:00 CET, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. 25 countries will compete in the decisive show, with only one nation claiming the title of "Eurovision 2026 Winner". The final results will be determined by a 50/50 split between the jury voting, which was decided during last night's jury show, and the public televote. Among the competitors tonight is the Israeli entry, Noam Bettan, along with several top favorites to win who have led the betting odds throughout the season: the Finnish duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, the Danish artist Søren Torpegaard Lund, and Australia's Delta Goodrem. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Historic Venue and Star-Studded Hosting The...

Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: How Global Viewers Can Vote for Noam Bettan

May 16, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Noam Bettan represents Israel in the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final tonight. International "Rest of the World" fans can vote via esc.vote now! Tonight, Saturday, May 16th, at 21:00 CET, the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will broadcast live from Vienna, Austria. 25 countries will compete on the grand stage, but only one can take the trophy home. Among tonight's competitors is the Israeli entry, Noam Bettan, who will vie for victory in the Eurovision grand final. The results tonight will be determined by a 50% jury vote - which was decided yesterday during the jury show - and a 50% public televote. To create a fairer and more balanced competition, the public voting allowance has been reduced this year from 20 to 10 votes per person. The stage is set, the cameras are ready, and anticipation for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final is at its peak. However, what will truly decide the outcome is not just the performance...

Eurovision 2026: Final Show – Jury Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the second dress rehearsal of the final show, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, all 25 qualifying countries 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 final show broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Saturday, May 16). Just before the last rehearsal takes place tomorrow at 13:30 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. Make sure to click the refresh button so you can continue following along during the rehearsals! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Final Show - Initial Overview: The Grand Final begins with a video screened on the screen, showing JJ at the moment of his Eurovision victory last year. Afterward, he meets with his fans in Vienna, and as he...

Eurovision 2026: Final Show – Press Rehearsal: Liveblog

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the first dress rehearsal of the final show, currently taking place on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna. One by one, all 25 qualifying countries 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 13:42 CET, the first dress rehearsal began ahead of the final show broadcast, which will take place tomorrow at 21:00 CET (Saturday, May 16). Just before the jury rehearsal takes place today at 21:00 CET, we’re here to report everything happening on stage in real time from Vienna. Make sure to click the refresh button so you can continue following along during the rehearsals! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Final Show - Initial Overview: The Grand Final begins with a video screened on the screen, showing JJ at the moment of his Eurovision victory last year. Afterward, he meets with his fans in Vienna, and as he...

Eurovision 2026 Odds: Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen Lead Betting

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Roie Ben HoorNo Comments

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen lead Eurovision 2026 odds with 43%, followed by Delta Goodrem and Achilleas as the final approaches. The two semi-finals for Eurovision 2026, held in Vienna, Austria, are now behind us, and we bring you the most updated and comprehensive betting table as of today. Dramatic and surprising changes have been recorded in the national rankings over the last 24 hours. It appears the performances in the semi-finals have led to significant shifts, potentially signaling a new favorite for the trophy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Current Leaders in the Betting Odds 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 with a 43% chance. This figure is higher than the winning probability of Sweden (42%) which led the pack last year. A day before the Grand Final, the Finnish entry continues to strengthen, marking...