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Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria sweeps grand final as Australia's Delta Goodrem places fourth

The finals weren't without controversy, boos erupting from the audience as Israel's points totals were announced.

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Delta Goodrem is one of the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Follow on as we live blog the event. Source: Supplied

Bulgaria has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Bulgaria's song, Bangaranga by DARA, swept the audience and jury votes, collecting a total of 516 points.

It is the first time Bulgaria has claimed victory in the long-running song competition. Check it out below.

Israel arrived in second place on 343 points and looked for a moment like it might take the win.

Boos broke out among the audience when its points totals were announced. Its placing comes after controversy surrounding an audience voting campaign.

Romania landed in third place on 296 points.

After dazzling the crowd with her song Eclipse in the semi-finals and becoming an instant front-runner, Australia's Delta Goodrem ended up fourth on 287 points.

You can also relive the excitement on SBS and SBS On Demand, or via our live blog coverage. SBS will also air prime-time "access all areas" broadcasts today at 7.30pm AEST.


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By David Smith

Source: SBS News




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