The Model was once again revealed live on the ESC Gabe YouTube channel this week, with a full voting sequence including qualifier reveals and the full breakdown of the final. In that voting sequence, ‘Liekinheitin’ by Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen extended its lead in this week’s Model projection to reinforce its position as the favourite to win Eurovision 2026.
As Eurovision Asia is confirmed to go ahead in 2026, could this be the start of a series of continental Contests? Gina Jones takes a closer look at what you need to know.
This wewk, on Inside The Model pocast, Finland’s Eurovision 2013 artist Krista Siegfrids joins James Stephenson to look at this week’s results, and ask if Finland will win its first Contest in two decades.
The Model’s latest update has Finland in front once again – but its projected points total is down, and its rivals are still circling. James Stephenson explores the latest projection, including two brand-new qualifiers and the week’s biggest movers and shakers.
As the EBU expands Eurovision juries to seven members and mandates a youth quota for 2026, we dive into the history books to see if younger voters actually change the game. Our data model reveals that while age rarely causes a rift, these extra voices might on occasion result in a change in who wins the Eurovision Song Contest.
On this episode, James analyses the latest update, explains the change in methodology that has created the brand-new look to The Model, and answers your questions on what The Model does – and doesn’t – take into account.
