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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.

Euronews

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

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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

The Independent UK

“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.

Euronews

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.

Pedestrian.tv

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

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

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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.

Euronews

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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Euronews

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

Euronews

Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation, broadcaster RÚV says

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part

The Independent UK

Iceland says it will boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation

Evening Standard

Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

Euronews

Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next?

The organizers of next year's Eurovision Song Contest announced they were allowing Israel to compete. This drew quick announcements of withdrawals from several European countries critical of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Here's everything you need to know and what might be next for Eurovision 2026.

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