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Eurovision Song Contest

All the latest news, updates, features and predictions about the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The annual singing competition, which sees music acts from across the world take part, first began in 1956. The 2026 contest is being hosted by Vienna, after Austria's win at the 2025 contest in Basel, Switzerland.

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UK's Eurovision act 'secretly axed due to unacceptable comments and behaviour' Picture: Metro

UK's Eurovision act 'secretly axed due to unacceptable comments and behaviour'

Channel: TV TV 4 days ago By Asyia Iftikhar
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Love Actually star actually competed in Eurovision 7 years before iconic Christmas film

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz December 24, 2025 By Pierra Willix
Noa Kirel of Israel performs during the first semi final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Israeli Eurovision star Noa Kirel says: 'To boycott Israel is antisemitism'

Channel: TV TV December 12, 2025 By Pierra Willix
Play Video Mandatory Credit: Photo by SPA/dana press/REX/Shutterstock (14476367k) Nemo (Switzerland), Final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Malm? Arena in Malm?, Sweden, 11 May 2024. Final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Malm? Arena in Malm?, Sweden - 11 May 2024

Second Eurovision winner joins Nemo in returning trophy after Israel vote

Channel: TV TV December 12, 2025 By Pierra Willix
TOPSHOT - Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Nemo's decision proves Eurovision is doomed over Israel

Channel: World World December 11, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs New Day Will Rise during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025.

Eurovision boss announces 'pledge' in letter to fans after 5 countries confirm boycott

Channel: TV TV December 15, 2025 By Laura Harman
TOPSHOT - Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurovision’s decision on Israel is heartbreaking

Channel: World World December 11, 2025 By Pablo O'Hana
Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs New Day Will Rise during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025.

BBC supports Israel being allowed to compete at Eurovision despite boycott

Channel: TV TV December 10, 2025 By Laura Harman
Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock (15489288as) British singer Sam Ryder arrives for the UK premiere of 'One Battle After Another' at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square, London, Britain, 16 September 2025. UK premiere of 'One Battle After Another' in London, United Kingdom - 16 Sep 2025

Eurovision star shocks fans after announcing West End debut as Jesus

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz November 7, 2025 By Pierra Willix

First of Eurovision's 'Big 5' votes to boycott competition if Israel competes

Channel: TV TV September 16, 2025 By Milo Pope
epa12107958 Celine Dion has an appearance on screen during the dress rehearsal for the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel, Switzerland, 16 May 2025. EPA/GEORGIOS KEFALAS

Celine Dion was 'never due to perform' at Eurovision despite previous claims

Channel: TV TV September 13, 2025 By Pierra Willix
TOPSHOT - Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

The Netherlands becomes latest country to boycott Eurovision 2026 'if Israel participates'

Channel: TV TV September 12, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp
TOPSHOT - Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Ireland becomes latest country to boycott Eurovision 2026 'if Israel participates'

Channel: TV TV September 12, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp
epa12107958 Celine Dion has an appearance on screen during the dress rehearsal for the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel, Switzerland, 16 May 2025. EPA/GEORGIOS KEFALAS

Celine Dion reveals she had to pull out of Eurovision 2025 last minute

Channel: TV TV September 13, 2025 By Pierra Willix
TOPSHOT - Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

USA reveals first contestant for Russia's answer to Eurovision

Channel: TV TV August 22, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge
A street view or Baroque buildings in Vienna

Vienna is one of Europe's most expensive cities, but I know how to do it on the cheap

Channel: Travel Travel August 20, 2025 By Alice Murphy
Play Video TOPSHOT - Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 date and host city revealed

Channel: TV TV August 20, 2025 By Brooke Ivey Johnson
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Ncuti Gatwa reveals real reason why he was replaced at Eurovision 2025

Channel: TV TV July 14, 2025 By Robert Oliver
TITLE:Doctor Who S2,EP NUMBER:6 - The Interstella Song Contest,TX DATE:17-05-2025,TX WEEK:20,EMBARGOED UNTIL: 00:00:00,PEOPLE:Belinda Chandra (VARADA SETHU) & The Doctor (NCUTI GATWA),DESCRIPTION:,COPYRIGHT:BBC Studios,CREDIT LINE:BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/Lara Cornell

Doctor Who's 'risky' gamble paid off in the best way possible

Channel: TV TV May 29, 2025 By Tom Percival
69th Eurovision Song Contest winner JJ meets Austrian Chancellor Stocker

Eurovision winner JJ leads calls for Israel to be banned from song contest

Channel: TV TV May 22, 2025 By Emily Bashforth

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