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Who won Eurovision Song Contest 2026? Find out who triumphed in Vienna
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (537+ words) This year's winner has been announced. Bulgaria's Dara has been announced as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Tonight (16 May) saw 25 countries battle it out for the coveted top spot, and now the votes have been counted, it was…...
"Bring them to court": Eurovision fans demand one act perform again after "technical problems"
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (598+ words) One unlucky country was dogged by technical issues. With 25 songs to get through and plenty of elaborate stage designs in a huge arena, technical difficulties during the Eurovision Song Contest can happen. But during the 70th edition of the long-running event,…...
Eurovision 2026 party essentials: merch, games and decorations
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (829+ words) The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Vienna, Austria. The semi-finals will air on BBC One on Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May, followed by the Grand Final on Saturday 16 May. As a result, some of your favourite BBC One…...
Eurovision Song Contest confirms changes to voting system amid boycotts
1+ week, 1+ day ago (584+ words) Eurovision Song Contest organisers have clarified how voting procedures have been tweaked ahead of next week's live shows. At the end of 2025, changes were announced that aimed to "strengthen trust, transparency and audience engagement" after bodies such as the Dutch…...
UK Eurovision star calls out contest for "double standard" after signing open letter
2+ week, 1+ day ago (496+ words) "I just didn't think it was right." Mae Muller, who represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, has explained why she signed an open letter to the event's organisers over Israel's involvement. Ahead of the 2026 event, more…...
Another country confirms Eurovision Song Contest boycott: "We will not be broadcasting"
3+ week, 2+ day ago (605+ words) Ireland and Spain had previously announced they would not be airing it. Another European country has followed in the footsteps of Ireland and Spain by confirming they will not broadcast this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The string of exits have…...
BBC confirms Eurovision 2026's UK entry song: "Embrace the absurd jubilation"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (586+ words) Graham Norton called it "a real banger". Brush up on your numbers in German as the BBC has confirmed the UK's entry song for this year's Eurovision Song Contest " and it's one that Graham Norton has described as "a real…...
Here's who is representing the UK in Eurovision 2026 " all the details of the announcement
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (570+ words) "I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesized!" The BBC has announced who will be representing the UK in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Austria in May. With just a few months to until the action…...
Ireland, Spain and more countries withdraw from Eurovision Song Contest 2026
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (640+ words) Following an EBU meeting today. Several national broadcasters, including those of Ireland and Spain, have announced their withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. The announcements are in response to confirmation today by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that Israel…...
Watch tonight! Martin Compston's seething tension powers Red Eye's thrills, starting 2026 with a bang
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (691+ words) And he even gets to be Scottish! If Red Eye needed a statement of intent for season two, it's found one in the arrival of Martin Compston " and from the opening moments, he lands with purpose. As RSO Brody, head…...