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

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

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

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Eurovision announces new edition for iconic competition

The Eurovision Song Contest has heralded a “new chapter” as it announced an Asian version of the popular international singing competition.

The Independent UK · Mar 31

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.

Evening Standard · Feb 13

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.

Euronews · Jan 16

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 · Jan 15

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

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.

Euronews · Jan 14

Eurovision 2026 crisis: Italian union calls for boycott of singing contest

The USB union at Italy's state broadcaster RAI has begun a petition calling for Italy to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. It's seeking 3,000 signatures and urging RAI to follow five other countries in quitting the song competition.

Euronews · Dec 22, 2025

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.

Euronews · Dec 22, 2025