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Eurovision Audience Poll: Moldova Win The First Semi Final In Vienna Written by on May 12, 2026

The results of the Eurovision Audience Poll for the first Semi Final at Vienna 2026 are in. Moldova take first place with 28 percent, Finland second with 16 percent, and Greece third with 12 percent.

Eurovision Audience (EBU / Sarah Louise Bennett)

The Eurovision Audience poll is a collaboration between ESC Insight, 12 Points From America, Merci Chérie Podcast, That Eurovision Site and ESC Gabe. Volunteers asked the audience as they left the St. Jakobshalle one question… “what was your favourite act?” These are the results.

Eurovision Audience Poll results, 2026 (image: EAP team)

Eurovision Audience Poll results, 2026 (image: EAP team)

Find out more at www.eurovisionaudiencepoll.com.

About The Author: Ewan Spence

British Academy (BAFTA) nominated broadcaster and writer Ewan Spence is the voice behind The Unofficial Eurovision Song Contest Podcast and one of the driving forces behind ESC Insight. Having had an online presence since 1994, he is a noted commentator around the intersection of the media, internet, technology, mobility and how it affects us all. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, his work has appeared on the BBC, The Stage, STV, and The Times. You can follow Ewan on Twitter (@ewan) and Facebook (facebook.com/ewanspence).

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