The Spotter’s Guide to Eurovision 2026: Semi Final One
After eleven years, we return to Vienna’s Stadthalle for this landmark event, celebrating 70 editions of the world’s biggest televised musical competition. Let’s take a look at what viewers can expect from today’s First Semifinal.
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The Model Predicts Semi-Final One of Eurovision 2026
As we prepare to watch Semi-Final One of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, can The Model predict the outcome? James Stephenson brings you its final prediction for the first semi-final, and analyses which songs are in and which songs are out.
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The Death of the English Monopoly: Why Europe Sings In Their Native Languages Again
Ten years after the English dominated 2016 contest, Eurovision 2026 cements this historic shift toward linguistic diversity and cultural authenticity within the competing Eurovision songs. We examine how this new era of native language dominance came to be, and if English language entries are about to rediscover a competitive edge once more.
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Eurovision 2026: By The Numbers
Our Eurovision Song Contest is the home for a wealth of trivia and facts, and every year we gather more. Our resident Jeopardy! champion Samantha Ross returns to take a look at the numbers behind Vienna 2026 for ESC Insight.
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The Bias Of The Eurovision Audience Poll: A Statistical Review Of Our Survey
As we prepare for the fourth edition of the Eurovision Audience Poll in Vienna, we investigate three years of data to see how well the arena crowd predicts the final scoreboard. Discover why the poll favors high-tempo anthems and Western entries, and why you should take the results with exactly two pinches of salt.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Vienna, Monday 11th May
James Stephenson and Samantha Ross kick off our daily podcasts from Vienna. They discuss the thirty-five broadcasters who have entered, pick out some favourites from Semi Final, and speak to the performers about anything except the Song Contest.
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The Model: Finland the Favourite on the Eve of Eurovision Week
We’re just hours away from the beginning of the Eurovision Song Contest – so what does The Model say would happen if it was held today? James Stephenson analyses the final projection before the Contest really begins, and what could lie in store for us in Vienna.
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Eurovision Uncovered Meets Søren Torpegaard Lund: Creating His Own Universe
James Stephenson sits down with Søren Torpegaard Lund, Denmark’s Eurovision 2026 entry, to talk about the ideas behind his staging, using performance to create his own world, and why he’s focused on staying authentic while writing what he calls a “pop diva banger”.
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How Eurovision Voting Changes From Semi Final To Grand Final
The shift between Semi-Final and Grand Final results reveals that the Eurovision Saturday audience is not just larger, but fundamentally different in its voting behavior. This analysis explores how casual Saturday night viewers alter the Eurovision scoreboard, but also how even the most diehard Eurovision viewers may increasingly be voting tactically throughout Song Contest week itself.
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Eurovision Uncovered Meets Leléka: Not Your Ukrainian Princess
As rehearsals continue in Vienna, James Stephenson sits down with Leléka, Ukraine’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
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Vienna’s Eurovision: A Big Contest In A Big Tourist Destination
While many host cities use Eurovision to reinvent themselves, Vienna is simply opening up its world-class tourist destination package to the world to host one of the biggest Song Contests in history. But what does Vienna want visitors to take away from their time in Austria this year?
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Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: 10 Things The Model Could Get Wrong at Eurovision 2026
On this episode, James prepares to head to Vienna for Eurovision 2026 by explaining all the ways The Model could be wrong, as he takes a deep dive into all the elements that are difficult to predict at the Eurovision Song Contest
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