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Any excitement I had for Eurovision 2026 has completely vaporised this morning. Those ‘changes’ - if you can even call them that - are an absolute disgrace. A total waste of time.
As much I wanted juries back in the SFs, that was way down the list of the problems that needed solving. #Eurovision
As much I wanted juries back in the SFs, that was way down the list of the problems that needed solving. #Eurovision
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Any excitement I had for Eurovision 2026 has completely vaporised this morning. Those ‘changes’ - if you can even call them that - are an absolute disgrace. A total waste of time.
As much I wanted juries back in the SFs, that was way down the list of the problems that needed solving. #Eurovision
As much I wanted juries back in the SFs, that was way down the list of the problems that needed solving. #Eurovision
Unacceptable. Absolutely no one should be celebrating this. This doesn’t even remotely touch the surface of the problems. Reducing to five votes wouldn’t have made any difference, let alone TEN.
We’ll just be having the same conversation about the televote this time next year. #Eurovision
We’ll just be having the same conversation about the televote this time next year. #Eurovision
Changes to the Eurovision Song Contest voting framework will be introduced for Vienna 2026:
Clearer rules around promotion, fewer maximum votes, juries returning to the Semi-Finals, and enhanced technical safeguards to be implemented ahead of May.
eurovision.tv/story/voting...
Clearer rules around promotion, fewer maximum votes, juries returning to the Semi-Finals, and enhanced technical safeguards to be implemented ahead of May.
eurovision.tv/story/voting...
Voting overhaul announced for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026
The European Broadcasting Union has announced a series of changes to the rules around voting in the Eurovision Song Contest, ahead of Vienna 2026.
eurovision.tv
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Unacceptable. Absolutely no one should be celebrating this. This doesn’t even remotely touch the surface of the problems. Reducing to five votes wouldn’t have made any difference, let alone TEN.
We’ll just be having the same conversation about the televote this time next year. #Eurovision
We’ll just be having the same conversation about the televote this time next year. #Eurovision
Very inconsiderate scheduling of national finals by broadcasters this year 😂
That’s three now on 28 February (excluding small matter of Melfest Heat 5) to add to the FIVE on 14 February, with nothing (so far) on the Saturdays immediately before those two dates.
Space them out more! #Eurovision
That’s three now on 28 February (excluding small matter of Melfest Heat 5) to add to the FIVE on 14 February, with nothing (so far) on the Saturdays immediately before those two dates.
Space them out more! #Eurovision
🇳🇴 NRK has announced that MGP 2026 will take place on 28 February 2026 at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
🔸 9 artists will be revealed on 19 January
🔹 10th act to be chosen by the public through a "radio duel" between 8 artists on 26 January
🔸 Songs released on 26 January
🔸 9 artists will be revealed on 19 January
🔹 10th act to be chosen by the public through a "radio duel" between 8 artists on 26 January
🔸 Songs released on 26 January
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Very inconsiderate scheduling of national finals by broadcasters this year 😂
That’s three now on 28 February (excluding small matter of Melfest Heat 5) to add to the FIVE on 14 February, with nothing (so far) on the Saturdays immediately before those two dates.
Space them out more! #Eurovision
That’s three now on 28 February (excluding small matter of Melfest Heat 5) to add to the FIVE on 14 February, with nothing (so far) on the Saturdays immediately before those two dates.
Space them out more! #Eurovision
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🇦🇹 ORF Director General Roland Weissmann is “optimistic” that we will have a “RECORD number of participating countries” at Eurovision 2026.
#Eurovision
wien.orf.at/stories/3330...
#Eurovision
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Song-Contest-Rekordshow angekündigt
Die Entscheidung über eine Teilnahme Israels steht noch aus. Aber die Vorbereitungen auf den Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien laufen bereits auf Hochtouren, die Suche nach Freiwilligen beginnt. De...
wien.orf.at
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🇦🇹 ORF Director General Roland Weissmann is “optimistic” that we will have a “RECORD number of participating countries” at Eurovision 2026.
#Eurovision
wien.orf.at/stories/3330...
#Eurovision
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🇪🇸 More Spanish heartbreak in Turin… #Eurovision #ATPFinals
THE MOMENT JANNIK SINNER BEAT CARLOS ALCARAZ TO WIN BACK TO BACK ATP FINALS TITLES IN TURIN.
Falling flat on his back.
Absolute scenes.
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
Falling flat on his back.
Absolute scenes.
🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🇪🇸 More Spanish heartbreak in Turin… #Eurovision #ATPFinals
🌓 Happy Eurovision Equinox Day! 🌓
Today marks the exact halfway point between the Eurovision 2025 and 2026 Grand Finals!
🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025 - 182 days ago
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 - 182 days from now
#Eurovision
Today marks the exact halfway point between the Eurovision 2025 and 2026 Grand Finals!
🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025 - 182 days ago
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 - 182 days from now
#Eurovision
November 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🌓 Happy Eurovision Equinox Day! 🌓
Today marks the exact halfway point between the Eurovision 2025 and 2026 Grand Finals!
🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025 - 182 days ago
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 - 182 days from now
#Eurovision
Today marks the exact halfway point between the Eurovision 2025 and 2026 Grand Finals!
🇨🇭 Eurovision 2025 - 182 days ago
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 - 182 days from now
#Eurovision
I see one of my IG posts seems to have ‘upset’ some people today.
I stand by it. I’m not suggesting 🇮🇱 & 🇺🇦 are ‘the same’ but the way they both benefit at ESC because of political/pity voting is the same. That’s just a fact and it’s unfair on the 35+ other artists who take part. #Eurovision
I stand by it. I’m not suggesting 🇮🇱 & 🇺🇦 are ‘the same’ but the way they both benefit at ESC because of political/pity voting is the same. That’s just a fact and it’s unfair on the 35+ other artists who take part. #Eurovision
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I see one of my IG posts seems to have ‘upset’ some people today.
I stand by it. I’m not suggesting 🇮🇱 & 🇺🇦 are ‘the same’ but the way they both benefit at ESC because of political/pity voting is the same. That’s just a fact and it’s unfair on the 35+ other artists who take part. #Eurovision
I stand by it. I’m not suggesting 🇮🇱 & 🇺🇦 are ‘the same’ but the way they both benefit at ESC because of political/pity voting is the same. That’s just a fact and it’s unfair on the 35+ other artists who take part. #Eurovision
📞 Changing it to five votes per country wouldn’t make the slightest bit of difference. It should be ONE vote per country.
That way, to receive a country’s 12 pts from the televote, you would require the most *people* to vote for you and not just the most votes. #Eurovision
That way, to receive a country’s 12 pts from the televote, you would require the most *people* to vote for you and not just the most votes. #Eurovision
🗣️ "It's not there for the good of the contest"
Eurovision broadcaster Adrian Bradley explains why the current voting system is "unjustifiable" 🗳️
Eurovision broadcaster Adrian Bradley explains why the current voting system is "unjustifiable" 🗳️
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
📞 Changing it to five votes per country wouldn’t make the slightest bit of difference. It should be ONE vote per country.
That way, to receive a country’s 12 pts from the televote, you would require the most *people* to vote for you and not just the most votes. #Eurovision
That way, to receive a country’s 12 pts from the televote, you would require the most *people* to vote for you and not just the most votes. #Eurovision
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking forward to seeing the black or white smoke during the Conclave to elect the next one.
BREAKING: BBC has confirmed Tim Davie is to step down as BBC Director General
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Looking forward to seeing the black or white smoke during the Conclave to elect the next one.
Was getting worried for a minute it wasn’t going to appear in the Top 100! 😅
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Was getting worried for a minute it wasn’t going to appear in the Top 100! 😅
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
🇲🇽 I’ve been to Cancun. I… wouldn’t go back. #RaceAcrossTheWorld #RATW
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🇲🇽 I’ve been to Cancun. I… wouldn’t go back. #RaceAcrossTheWorld #RATW
🇨🇦 Cynical me again, but the fact that the EBU have already gone public with this suggests the talks are considerably more advanced than “very early stages…” - as they would have to be at this stage (‘only’ four months left to pick an artist/song for 2026) #Eurovision
🇨🇦 The EBU has confirmed it is in "very early stages" of discussion with CBC/Radio Canada about potential participation in #Eurovision.
"The Canadian conversation with CBC is in its very early stages and we look forward to continuing our discussions with them."
"The Canadian conversation with CBC is in its very early stages and we look forward to continuing our discussions with them."
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🇨🇦 Cynical me again, but the fact that the EBU have already gone public with this suggests the talks are considerably more advanced than “very early stages…” - as they would have to be at this stage (‘only’ four months left to pick an artist/song for 2026) #Eurovision
🇨🇦 Need this to happen to test my theory that a Canadian national final, despite the time difference, would still start and finish before Sanremo finishes. #Eurovision
🇨🇦 The Canadian government, in its 2025 budget released today, has stated it is “working with CBC/Radio Canada to explore participation in #Eurovision.”
CBC/Radio Canada is an associate EBU member and would need an invitation from the EBU to participate.
CBC/Radio Canada is an associate EBU member and would need an invitation from the EBU to participate.
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🇨🇦 Need this to happen to test my theory that a Canadian national final, despite the time difference, would still start and finish before Sanremo finishes. #Eurovision
TRM didn’t have the money to buy a Happy Meal just a short while ago and now they’re holding a national final in the country’s brand spanking new arena.
Hmm. #Eurovision
Hmm. #Eurovision
🇲🇩 TRM has announced that the Moldovan national final will take place on 17 January at Arena Chișinău, marking the first time the event will be held in the arena.
The announcement was made in the afternoon news bulletin.
The announcement was made in the afternoon news bulletin.
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
TRM didn’t have the money to buy a Happy Meal just a short while ago and now they’re holding a national final in the country’s brand spanking new arena.
Hmm. #Eurovision
Hmm. #Eurovision
I’m going to guess Estonia won’t get the same flak for bringing back returning artists as Sweden does… just my two cents 😂
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
🇪🇪 ERR has revealed all 12 artists participating in Eesti Laul 2026.
Among the artists revealed today are #Eurovision 2011 representative Getter Jaani, 2015's Stig Rästa, and 2019's Victor Crone.
The songs will be released on 4 December.
Among the artists revealed today are #Eurovision 2011 representative Getter Jaani, 2015's Stig Rästa, and 2019's Victor Crone.
The songs will be released on 4 December.
October 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I’m going to guess Estonia won’t get the same flak for bringing back returning artists as Sweden does… just my two cents 😂
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
🇧🇬🇷🇴 I wonder what perks come with the ‘please return and save our contest’ package these days. All inclusive two week stay at one of Vienna’s finest hotels on the house? Preferential running order slot? A nice chunk of jury points? #Eurovision
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🇧🇬🇷🇴 I wonder what perks come with the ‘please return and save our contest’ package these days. All inclusive two week stay at one of Vienna’s finest hotels on the house? Preferential running order slot? A nice chunk of jury points? #Eurovision
Well… at least participating broadcasters reveal day in December might be quite exciting this year 😬
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Well… at least participating broadcasters reveal day in December might be quite exciting this year 😬
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
Good news if confirmed.
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
🇹🇩 According to Romanian site Pagina de media in an exclusive report, TVR's board of directors has voted today for Romania to return to #Eurovision 2026 after missing the last two contests.
No official announcement has been made by TVR.
No official announcement has been made by TVR.
October 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good news if confirmed.
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
Feels like the producers definitely want another Traitor banished before the Final. Can’t see Alan/Cat getting away with that murder #CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Feels like the producers definitely want another Traitor banished before the Final. Can’t see Alan/Cat getting away with that murder #CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 begins in exactly 200 days time… and we’re still no closer to solving any of the glaring issues the Contest faces:
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 begins in exactly 200 days time… and we’re still no closer to solving any of the glaring issues the Contest faces:
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
The BBC have blatantly stole this mission idea from the Million Pound Drop 😂
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The BBC have blatantly stole this mission idea from the Million Pound Drop 😂
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors