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Eurovision semi-finals: What to expect, how to watch and who is among favourites to win

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

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Favourite Finland and Israel make it through to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

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Protests heard during Israel performance at Eurovision Song Contest semi-final

Israel’s Eurovision Song Contest performance was met with audible protests during tonight’s (May 12) semi-final.

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How to watch Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final 1 — Free Streams, Release Date & TV Schedule

15 countries go head-to-head in the first semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as Vienna plays host to the popular musical competition.

TechRadar

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

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Why Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 is so controversial

Five countries are boycotting the competition this year over Israel’s involvement

The Independent UK

Eurovision crisis: Slovenia to broadcast films about Palestine instead of this year's Eurovision

Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation.

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European country refusing to air Eurovision Song Contest in latest boycott

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Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

Euronews

UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer congratulated after birth of baby

The musician, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take part in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in a few weeks.

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest star ‘signs up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026’

Strictly’s first reported signing comes amid a huge shake-up behind-the-scenes

The Independent UK

Delta Goodrem aims to channel Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John for Eurovision glory

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

The Independent UK

Radio 2 DJ to ‘replace’ Scott Mills on BBC’s Eurovision coverage

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The Independent UK

BBC says Scott Mills axed from Eurovision Song Contest coverage after sacking as Sara Cox ‘to replace’ him

BBC spokesperson says DJ is no longer contracted to any upcoming projects with the corporation

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“The song represents a reckless normalisation of a dangerous practice." Romania's nu metal-styled Eurovision Song Contest entry Choke Me under fire for allegedly promoting sexual strangulation

Alexandra Căpitănescu's Eurovision song Choke Me is facing criticism from campaigners against sexual violence

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Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster ORF resigns over sexual harassment claim

As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.

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Delta Goodrem Has Finally Said Yes To Doing Eurovision & I Think We’re Actually Gonna Win

Following plenty of speculation, it’s finally official: Delta Goodrem is representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest live tour cancelled because of ‘unforeseen challenges’

The tour was to celebrate the song contest’s 70th anniversary with a series of shows across 10 European cities, including London.

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Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever live tour coming to London O2 Arena

The Live Tour will visit 10 cities across Europe, kicking off in London this summer

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest live tour to begin in London

It will feature acts from the past seven decades to mark 70 years of the event, visiting 10 cities across Europe.

Euronews

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst announces withdrawal from all things Eurovision

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

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Belgian artists denounce national broadcaster’s decision to participate in Eurovision 2026

A collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural personalities has denounced public broadcaster RTBF’s decision to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel is set to compete despite “its war of extermination” in Gaza.

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Eurovision crisis: Austrian broadcaster announces it will not censor Palestinian flags or mute boos

Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."

The Independent UK

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy

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