The Model: Finland the Eurovision Favourite With 25 Days to Go
After a week where the London Eurovision Party brought fans in the UK capital out to see many of this year’s acts perform, ‘Liekinheitin’ by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen has increased its lead, with The Model now forecasting it to score 397 points in the final in Vienna.
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“I’m Not a Princess”: How Leléka Balances Both Sides of Herself at Eurovision
Leléka is just one side of Viktoria Leléka – she has many others. James Stephenson sits down with Ukraine’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to ask how she’s preparing to balance the light and the dark within herself in Vienna.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Eurovision 2026 Preview in Amsterdam
n this episode, James heads to Amsterdam for Eurovision in Concert and previews Eurovision 2026 with the help of three guests already in the Netherlands – GJ Kooijman and Marco Dreijer from Ding-a-Dong, the Dutch Eurovision podcast, and ESC Insight’s own Sem Anne van Dijk
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The Model: The Eurovision State of Play as Pre-Parties Begin
Following Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam this weekend, the first major opportunity to see much of this year’s line-up perform live, ‘Liekinheitin’ by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen is still projected to be this year’s frontrunner.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: The Eurovision Running Order is Revealed
On this episode, James is joined by ESC Insight’s own Ben Robertson for in depth analysis of what Eurovision 2026 could bring. They chat about the running orders for each semi-final, which were revealed on Thursday, and why and how the running order can impact a Eurovision Song Contest entry.
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The Model: Finland’s Eurovision Chances Grow as Running Orders Revealed
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.
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Five Things To Know About The Eurovision Song Contest Asia
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.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Krista Siegfrids Makes Her Eurovision Prediction
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.
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The Model: Finland in Front for Eurovision – But No Further Ahead
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.
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Five Jurors To Seven: The Statistical Impact Of Two Younger Jurors At Eurovision
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.
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Eurovision Insight Podcast… Inside The Model: Finland Flies into First
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.
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The Model: Finland First as the Eurovision Race Develops
Finland hits the front as The Model updates its forecast – with a tweak to the system taking ‘My System’ off top spot. James Stephenson explores why ‘Liekinheitin’ is now in first place, two new qualifiers and more from this week’s projection.
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