Australia’s Delta Goodrem given ‘major boost’ over rivals in bid to win Eurovision 2026
Australia are being represented at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by ex Neighbours star Delta Goodrem
Delta Goodrem is representing Australia at Eurovision(Image: Getty Images)
The eyes of the world will be on the Austrian capital of Vienna on Saturday night, as the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest comes to a thrilling climax with the grand final. And one of the big tips to win – Delta Goodrem from Australia – has been given a major boost to her chances of taking home the trophy.
Having excitedly accepted to perform as a guest, Australia officially competed in Eurovision for the first time in 2015, when they were represented by Guy Sebastian. Just a year later they came really close to winning, with Dami Im finishing second to Ukraine in Stockholm. The last few years haven’t been so good for the Aussies, with two non-qualifications in a row, however their fortunes have been turned around no end by ex Neighbours star Delta this time round.
As soon as she debuted her entry Eclipse at the start of March, many Eurovision fans were not only hailing it as Australia’s best song in years but also predicting it could do VERY well in Vienna. Delta was in fine form as she performed in Thursday’s second semi final and, having dipped as low as sixth in the odds earlier in the week, was put right back in contention, climbing into second with some bookies, behind long time favourites Finland.
The Eurovision 2026 final will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna on Saturday, with Delta 8th in the running order, as fans across the globe will cast their votes. However, the jury show for this year’s contest was actually held in the arena on Friday, when juries from all the delegations cast their votes.
And it was the response to her performance in that that has given Delta a huge boost over her rivals when it matters most, with her finishing both top of polls of press and fans who watched Friday night’s show. The press poll had Delta on top on 450 points, nearly 100 ahead of Finland, in second on 354 and Bulgaria in third on 326.
She also took number 1 in the audience poll too, topping the rankings thanks to getting 562 votes from fans, with Bulgaria second on 417 and Finland third on 365.
Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/delta-goodrem-australia-eurovision-final-33957483
