Eurovision 2026 live: Updates, results and winner odds as 25 countries compete in Vienna

I imply… that is approach higher than their semi-final efficiency, I’m fairly enraptured. But it is nonetheless giving Temu Nosferatu, if you happen to ask me.

If , . Delta is the one to beat this yr, her efficiency is sort of merely spell-binding. Graham Norton factors out that this is able to be a really becoming time to win given Australia made its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.

Beautiful voice, kudos to LELÉKA performing her track “Ridnym”, and apparently she held that word for 28 seconds which is WILD, however once more, it is not blown my thoughts. Predicting a spot someplace close to the center for her.

OK now it is certainly one of my absolute faves, Greece’s Akylas, and I received to talk to him earlier than the Eurovision Song Contest kicked off final week:

I’m very confused about this large woman looming over him however I wish to assume it is his mom? This is INCREDIBLY dramatic, and I do not hate it – Alis is sporting a kind of up to date knight’s chainmail, tremendous bling. He’s received an outstanding voice too, fairly operatic at factors.

I believe Belgium would possibly do very effectively this yr because of ESSYLA’s broody dance observe “Dancing on the Ice”. She’s received a implausible stage presence, the track is extremely catchy too.

Israel’s entry this yr is 28-year-old Noam Bettan, singing the ballad “Michelle”, which incorporates lyrics carried out in three completely different languages.

My sources on the bottom in Vienna inform me the environment round city is “very muted”, presumably as a result of every thing is extra unfold out than it’s in Basel, which hosted final yr’s contest.

Some are watching in native cinemas or bars, together with followers who had been tenting outdoors from 3pm this afternoon to get tickets.

We’re beginning with Denmark’s Søren Torpegaard Lund and his track “Før Vi Går Hjem”. I’m not satisfied this may do a lot to sway voters – he was a bookies’ favourite however performing in first place is hard! You must be actually memorable, and I do not consider he’s.

Then there’s Germany – enjoyable truth, nobody performing in second place has ever gained Eurovision. Cursed? We’ll see, however I additionally actually dislike Germany’s entry Sarah Engels and her track “Fire”, the lyrics are AWFUL.

After that it is Israel, so you may in all probability anticipate some booing from members of the viewers…

Belgium’s ESSLYA was an enormous hit with the dwell crowd in the primary semi-final, because of a formidable vocal efficiency and evocative staging.

Going fifth is Albanian delegate Alis with “Nân”.