Eurovision Semi-final 1 has performed in the books amidst Israel controversy

Bzikebi from Georgia performs during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna (AAP) Source: AP / Martin Meissner/AP

he heart of the 2026 Eurovision song contest has begun in Vienna, with the first semi-final now in the books, and all eyes turning to the second semi-final, in which Australian Delta Goodrem will compete.

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Published 14 May 2026 3:22pm

Updated 1 hour ago 3:24pm

By Ben Lewis

Presented by Kazuyo Kitada

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he heart of the 2026 Eurovision song contest has begun in Vienna, with the first semi-final now in the books, and all eyes turning to the second semi-final, in which Australian Delta Goodrem will compete.

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