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Delta Goodrem representing Australia in the Eurovision

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Dogladyloveswine · 16/05/2026 10:00

Delta Goodrem is an existing pop star, worth $24 Million. I thought the Eurovision was meant to be for singers who weren't already pop stars.

I mean, why don't we just send the Rolling Stones then? Or Ed Sheeran? Where does it end? 😳

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hourglass2 · 16/05/2026 12:13

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:09

World Vision is both a major charity and a tv production company, so the name is kinda taken.

A lot of English people really hate Australia and Australians, it’s kinda funny really.

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Yes I'm aware of the World Vison charity, I was being sarcastic

AWeeCupOfTeaAndAnIndividualFruitTrifle · 16/05/2026 12:11

TerrysCIockworkOrange · 16/05/2026 10:30

If Australia win, does everyone have to schlep over there next year?!?

I think they have a clause that, if they do win, they have to host it the following year by partnering with a country in Europe. Otherwise, it's a huge amount of travelling for the vast majority and all the issues with time zones. It already doesn't start until 9pm and finish until well after 1am in central Europe.

If they should happen to win, I suppose they could either ask the country that came second to co-host, or otherwise see if there's a European country with who they already have a strong cultural relationship (and maybe shared language)?!

The UK has hosted 9 times - more than any other country - and 5 of those times, we didn't win the year before; so we seem to be the go-to default when a country wins but can't host the following year.

My big concern is what will happen if Israel wins. That would be an absolute binfire when making plans for next year - if next year even goes ahead.

BunnyLake · 16/05/2026 12:01

Dogladyloveswine · 16/05/2026 10:00

Delta Goodrem is an existing pop star, worth $24 Million. I thought the Eurovision was meant to be for singers who weren't already pop stars.

I mean, why don't we just send the Rolling Stones then? Or Ed Sheeran? Where does it end? 😳

Year’s ago established stars did used to go in it (Cliff Richard, Lulu) when they were still popular. Big stars would never enter today. Adele representing us would be so weird, especially if she got null points 😂

InLoveWithAI · 16/05/2026 12:01

Wasn't going to bother watching it, as I usually don't.

But this thread has inspired me to watch 😁

MyLimeGuide · 16/05/2026 11:59

BellatrixpureBlood · 16/05/2026 10:15

I don’t get why a non European country is allowed to enter the contest

Exactly!! Surely this is more weird (and annoying) it should be 'Worldvision' of Shiteness.

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:58

AlecTrevelyan006 · 16/05/2026 11:49

Lest we forget that Aussie singer Gina G represented the UK in this 1996, finishing 8th, with this ditty.

The ‘90s really were something else, weren’t they 😂

AmIReallyTheGrownup · 16/05/2026 11:55

Sending Delta is kind of like sending Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Means something if you’re over 40, complete oblivion to anyone under 30.

I don’t think she’s in any danger of ruining her career over it.

nomas · 16/05/2026 11:54

UK could send Coldplay or whatever if we wanted to do, but the humiliation for big names when coming at the bottom is a big deterrent.

whynotwhatknot · 16/05/2026 11:53

we would have won if ukraine hadnt been invaded that was a pure symapthy vote

also greece always vote for cyprus and vicee versa if theyre both in it no matter what the song

CypressGrove · 16/05/2026 11:51

Australian broadcaster SBS is an associate member of the EBU. And the EBU can invite associate members to Eurovision. I suspect Australia pays reasonable money towards it to, though not as much as the UK does to automatically qualify for the final.

AlecTrevelyan006 · 16/05/2026 11:49

Lest we forget that Aussie singer Gina G represented the UK in this 1996, finishing 8th, with this ditty.

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DontShoutInMyEarholeTracey · 16/05/2026 11:48

I remember her from back in the day too. She sure does have a stunning voice.

Delta Goodrem - My Big Mistake https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x-9Ji_7by6w&ra=m

Delta Goodrem - Out Of The Blue
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YkTfHRAn408&ra=m

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TriesNotToBeCynical · 16/05/2026 11:48

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:46

When on earth did that happen? I must have missed it.

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Reassuringly, we have not actually moved continent, actually.

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:46

PollyBell · 16/05/2026 11:44

Uk is not in the EU anymore

When on earth did that happen? I must have missed it.

PollyBell · 16/05/2026 11:44

Uk is not in the EU anymore

DeedlessIndeed · 16/05/2026 11:44

All this eurovision hate! Get a grip. The Terry Wogan era of snideness and derision is still in many peoples memories. It is not like that anymore.

How any times a year is TV interrupted for sport, or a royal event, or a host of other things.

Australia was included as they have a long history of watching it. They are good competitors and there are already rules from the EBF that they won't host if they win, so as to not deter any european nation.

UK do well when we take it seriously - we almost won in 2022 so people who say it is all fixed are talking out of their arse.

Loads of european countries send famous singers and the songs regularly make the charts. If you chose not to follow then how can you complain about not knowing the songs.

Basically, if you don't enjoy Eurovision - fine. Is it not good we enjoy different things?

Growing up, it was the first time I got an insight into other european countries culture. We should be happy we have something positive and fun and happy with our neighbours. And the fact it is sometimes a bit silly is fine by me.

Pollyanna87 · 16/05/2026 11:39

Woodfiresareamazing2 · 16/05/2026 11:28

Ditto Israel.

For more than just not being a European country...

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Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia…
North African countries are eligible, too.

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:39

Elbowpatch · 16/05/2026 11:37

And why has Eurovision been immensely popular in Australia?

Something to do with its population’s origins maybe?

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Yeah just like Israel I guess?

Sorry but your ideas of Australia are hopelessly outdated.

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:37

RaincloudSundae · 16/05/2026 11:17

Definately but didn't it get to the point that the voting became so bad that the late Terry Wogan left, as he was seeing some talented artists who definitely deserved some/more points get destroyed?

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I’ll have to look it up but you’re probably right. In which case I would always side with Terry Wogan!

Pollyanna87 · 16/05/2026 11:37

Lots of countries send their big stars, we just don’t usually know who they are.

Elbowpatch · 16/05/2026 11:37

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:02

That’s really not why (and not true anyway).

Australia was invited to join Eurovision as it’s always been immensely popular there, for unexplained reasons 😂

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And why has Eurovision been immensely popular in Australia?

Something to do with its population’s origins maybe?

1in3willgetcancer · 16/05/2026 11:36

musicalfrog · 16/05/2026 11:21

A lot of English people really hate Australia and Australians, it’s kinda funny really.

Wtf? Where did that come from? Bizarre take.

The previous poster wrote that they haven’t bothered watching Eurovision since Australia’s inclusion.

purpleme12 · 16/05/2026 11:28

I think we've put in some good enough songs/acts some years. That have definitely deserved to get more points than they got anyway.

So I don't see how it can be about the songs really

Woodfiresareamazing2 · 16/05/2026 11:28

SandalsandPools · 16/05/2026 10:05

It still annoys me that Australia is now in Eurovision. They shouldn’t have been invited to join.

Ditto Israel.

For more than just not being a European country...

WaxMeltsMelting · 16/05/2026 11:28

RaincloudSundae · 16/05/2026 11:08

Do many people in the UK watch it now? I thought it lost popularity due to all the ridiculous voting.

Eurovision Party in our house today, so absolutely yes!