Delta Goodrem in the news as Eurovision drama unfolds in Vienna; Australian singer/actress-turned-pop icon, broke through with Innocent Eyes (2003).
The 70th Eurovision in Vienna has been disrupted by pro‑Palestine protests: audience members have booed and chanted during Israel's semi‑final performance and four people have been removed from the venue. Five EBU broadcasters have withdrawn in protest; organisers have tightened voting rules and warned Israel's broadcaster over promotional videos. Security is on high alert for the final on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna is under intense political scrutiny as five countries boycott Israel’s participation amid Gaza conflicts. Australia’s Delta Goodrem has momentum, with Finland’s Flamethrower favored by bookmakers. The final features acts from 25 nations, with protests and geopolitical tensions shaping the show's atmosphere.