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Voices: I’m a fan, but it’s time the UK pulled out of Eurovision

COMMENT: As Spain becomes the first of the ‘Big Five’ backers to say it will boycott the song contest if Israel is allowed to participate, Pablo O’Hana says the BBC should follow suit

The Independent UK

SBS resists calls to join EU boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to compete

Israeli media had reported nation had been asked to step aside or compete under a neutral symbol due to controversies over Gaza war

The Guardian - AU

It's official: Spain to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

Spain becomes the first country among the 'Big Five', the five largest contributors to Eurovision, to formalise its withdrawal from the contest if Israel does not withdraw.

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One of Eurovision’s ‘Big Five’ announces it will boycott contest if Israel competes

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The Independent UK

Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates

Head of state broadcaster says it is ‘impossible to look the other way’ over Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

The Independent UK

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

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Culture Secretary Angus Robertson urges BBC to join Eurovision boycott

CULTURE Secretary Angus Robertson has urged the BBC to join a boycott of Eurovision over its inclusion of Israel

The National (Scotland)

Celine Dion’s Team Responds to Rumors Over Eurovision Appearance

Celine Dion’s team shuts down speculation about her Eurovision return while fans wonder about her health and celebrate her lasting legacy.

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Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates

Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest.

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Another country threatens Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

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The Independent UK

Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

Euronews

BBC urged to join Eurovision boycott calls against Israel

The BBC has been urged to join Irish broadcaster RTE and Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO in boycotting Eurovision if Israel is involved.

The National (Scotland)

Former Eurovision winner calls for UK to quit over Israel's participation

THE UK should withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, the songwriter behind the UK’s 1960s winning song has said ...

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'Unconscionable': Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

“Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces.

Al Jazeera

Ireland won’t participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel does: Broadcaster

RTE says participating would be ‘unconscionable’ as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘appalling loss of lives’.

The Guardian - UK

RTÉ says Ireland will boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete

National broadcaster joins Slovenia in making participation next year conditional amid war in Gaza

Euronews

Spain threatens to withdraw from 2026 Eurovision if Israel participates

Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun has joined Slovenia’s national broadcaster in threatening to withdraw their country’s participation in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is not banned.

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The Guardian - UK

Jade: That’s Showbiz Baby! review – former Little Mix star thrives in chaos on an idiosyncratic debut

Jade Thirlwall offers a wild ride through electroclash, Eurovision drama and emotive synth-pop – albeit one she can’t quite maintain for a whole album

Evening Standard

‘I was a secret drinker’, singer Lulu says as she reveals battle with alcoholism

The 76-year-old Eurovision star spoke to the Times ahead of the release of her memoir If Only You Knew.

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Céline Dion ‘forced to withdraw from surprise appearance at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest’

As she continues to battle stiff person syndrome, Céline Dion was reportedly forced to withdraw from a planned surprise appearance at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland.

Woman & Home

"I lost my sparkle for a while, but found it again in writing" – author Cecelia Ahern on her PS I Love You inspiration

Cecelia tells us about the Eurovision audition that led to a sliding doors moment

The Guardian - UK

Sam Ryder looks back: ‘I thought I should put a smile on my face, no matter how I felt’

The singer-songwriter on growing up as an outsider, the arrogance of youth and his Eurovision odyssey

Evening Standard

Vienna to host Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The 2025 event was won by Austrian singer JJ with his song, Wasted Love.

Radio France Internationale

Vienna to stage Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing controversy over Israel's inclusion

Austria's JJ won this year's contest, held in Basel in Switzerland, meaning his home country will stage the 2026 event. Its capital, Vienna, was announced on Wednesday as the host city, beating out rival bidder Innsbruck.

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