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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF and the EBU have released the Eurovision 2026 running order, placing Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen in a prime late-show spot. Photo: EBU The stage is set for the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, which will take place this Saturday featuring 25 participating nations. Following the conclusion of the semi-finals, 20 qualifiers have joined the host nation, Austria, and the "Big 4" countries - the primary financial contributors who qualify automatically for the final. Before the official announcement, each delegation drew their position for either the first half (songs 1-13), the second half (songs 14-25), or the "Producer's Choice." This latter option grants the production the flexibility to determine the specific placement to ensure a high-quality television show. Since 2013, the exact running order has been proposed by the Eurovision production team and approved by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The Austrian national broadcaster (ORF) aims to create a diverse and engaging flow, alternating between different musical genres and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision 2026 second semi-final qualifiers have drawn their Grand Final performance halves ahead of Saturday’s show. Photo: EBU After a dramatic evening filled with surprises, the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 came to an end, with the final 10 countries securing their places in Saturday’s Grand Final: Bulgaria Ukraine Norway Australia Romania Malta Cyprus Albania Denmark Czechia The qualifiers from the second semi-final now join the countries that advanced from the first semi-final: Greece, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Moldova, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania, and Poland. In addition, the Grand Final will also feature the Big 4 - Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, together with Austria - last years winner and the host country. Immediately after the semi-final concluded, the participating artists took part in the traditional draw to determine which half of the Grand Final they would perform in on Saturday, May 16th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Which Countries Drew the First and Second Halves? Performing in the First Half...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The second 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 preparations and rehearsals, the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna reached its conclusion this evening. Following a tense night and the aggregation of public votes from across the globe, the final ten countries secured their places in the Grand Final, scheduled for this Saturday. These qualifiers join the ten nations that progressed from the first semi-final held on Tuesday, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ten Qualifiers From The Second Semi-Final (Announced in Random Order): Bulgaria Ukraine Norway Australia Romania Malta Cyprus Albania Denmark Czechia The full results and detailed point breakdowns for the semi-final will be disclosed, as per tradition, only after the Grand Final has concluded. The Path to the Trophy The Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will take place this Saturday, May 16th, featuring 25 nations competing...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); JJ commented on potentially handing the Eurovision trophy to Israel’s Noam Bettan during a press conference in Vienna. Exactly one year has passed since Austrian singer JJ won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and brought the competition back to Vienna. As tradition dictates, the previous winner is expected to hand over the Eurovision trophy to the new champion, who will be crowned at the climax of Saturday night’s Grand Final on May 16th. Earlier today, a press conference took place with Eurovision Director Martin Green and additional members of the contest’s production team, alongside the Austrian winner. During the event, the traditional trophy handover was mentioned, and JJ was then asked whether he would present the trophy to any country that wins the competition - including Israel if Noam Bettan secures victory. Here is how the Austrian singer responded. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reserved Response In response to the question, the Eurovision 2025 winner stated that he would be present...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ORF reveals the Eurovision 2026 second semi-final running order. See the full list of participants here. Ahead of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will be held tonight in Vienna, Austria, at 21:00 CET, the full running order for the competing nations has been finalized. This guide provides all the details known at this stage, including which nations will open and close the show and the specific slot for every participant. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Second Semi-Final Running Order Tonight, Thursday, May 14th, the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place. It is important to note that two members of the "Big 5" (the nations providing the primary financial contribution to the contest) will also perform during this semi-final. While these acts will showcase their entries, they are not eligible for the public vote tonight as they have already automatically qualified for the Grand Final. Below is the list of participating nations appearing tonight,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Get the full coverage from the third 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, France, Armenia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Austria, Latvia, Denmark, Australia, Ukraine, UK, 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 15:00 CET, the third dress rehearsal began ahead of the second semi-final broadcast, which will take place today at 21:00 CET (Thursday, May 14). 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 stage. Make sure to click the refresh button so you...