Noam Bettan represents Israel

Israel participates in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Noam Bettan has won the contest. The song will be announced later.

Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson and Itay Levy were the judges. The song titles are no Eurovision Songs, as HaKokhav Haba is a talent show. The final starts at 20.30 CET and will be aired through Mako.

Final
date: 20 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. 
* Alona Erez Chandelier   elimintade
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* Gal De Paz Fame   advanced
     
* Noam Bettan Nitzacht Iti Hakol   advanced
     
* Shira Zloof Ahava   advanced
     
The three finalists are:    
     
* Shira Zloof Hoplessly Devoted To You 74 3
     
* Noam Bettan Dernière Danse 192 1
     
* Gal De Paz All I Ask 94 2
     
The song, the winner will sing, will be announced later.    

 

32nd round, semifinal
date: 16 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. 
1 Alona Erez You Are The Reason   64 3
     
2 Shaked Solomon Standing At The Gate   53 5
     
3 Gal De Paz Oscar-winning tears   68 2
     
4 Shira Zloof Behom Shel Tel Aviv   56 4
     
5 Noam Bettan Formidable   70 1
     
The jury saved Shira Zloof. Shaked Solomon had to leave the show.

 

31st round, quarter final
date: 13 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. In this round, all the artists had to sing a song from the repertoire of Hanan Ben Ari.
1 Gal De Paz Mimech Ad Elay   60 1
     
2 Shaked Solomon Ma Ata Rotze Mimeni?   46 4
     
3 Alona Erez Shvurei Lev   41 5
     
4 Michael HarPaz Amen Al Hayeladim   38 6
     
5 Shira Zloof Im Tirtzi   52 3
     
6 Noam Bettan Atalef Iver   58 2
     
The jury saved Alona Erez. Michael HarPaz had to leave the show.

 

30th round
date: 13 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one.
1 Michael Harpaz Lose Control   46 4
     
2 Shaked Solomon Brit olam   44 5
     
3 Gal De Paz Proud Mary   50 3
     
4 Alona Erez Idontwannabeyouanymore   42 6
     
5 Nave Levi Sipur makhur   37 7
     
6 Noam Bettan Someone You Loved   52 2
     
7 Shira Zloof Million Years Ago   58 1
     
The jury saved Alona Erez. Nave Levi had to leave the show.

 

29th round
date: 11 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. In this round, all the artists had to sing a song from the repertoire of Shlomo Artzi.
1 Michael HarPaz Tagidi   90% 1
     
2 Alona Erez Gever Holekh Lelbud   43% 5
     
3 Agam Hazan Alash   66% 4
     
4 Nave Levi Yareach   90% 1
     
5 Noam Bettan Latet ve Lakachat   84% 3
     
The jury saved Alona Erez. Agam Hazan had to leave the show.

 

28th round
date: 10 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. In this round, all the artists had to sing a song from the repertoire of Shlomo Artzi.
1 Tamir Levy Navreti lach   79% 3
     
2 Shira Zloof Iceland   92% 1
     
3 Shaked Solomon Sadot shel Iruzim   55% 4
     
4 Gal De Paz Akhrei Hakol At Shir   81% 2
     
The jury saved Shaked Solomon. Tamir Levy had to leave the show.

 

27th round
date: 7 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one.
1 Nave Levi Mademoiselle   88% 1
     
2 Agam Hazan How Far I’ll Go   66% 4
     
3 Shaked Solomon Ananim   79% 3
     
4 Dorin Or Leilot ve kelalot   52% 5
     
5 Shira Zloof Kol Hazman Haze   86% 2
     
The jury saved Agam Hazan. Dorin Or had to leave the show.

 

26th round
date: 6 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one.
1 Michael HarPaz Story of My Life   90% 3
     
2 Alona Erez Stay   96% 1
     
3 Gal De Paz A Natural Woman   78% 4
     
4 Tamir Levy Smells Like Teen Spirit   49% 6
     
5 Eitan Aharon Od Yiyah Li   55% 5
     
6 Noam Bettan Leilot ve kelalot   96% 1
     
The jury saved Tamir Levy. Eitan Aharon had to leave the show.

 

25th round
date: 4 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang duets with an established artist. The one who became last had to leave the show.
1 Shaked Solomon & Lior Narkis KsheAt Atzuva   79% 2
     
2 Elior Shemesh & Noam Kleinstein Im Zo Ahava   63% 4
     
3 Michael HarPaz & Maya Buskila All By Myself   78% 3
     
4 Tamir Levy & Raviv Kaner Eifo Hayit   88% 1
     

 

24th round
date: 3 januari
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang duets with an established artist. The one who became last had to leave the show.
1 Shira Zloof & Keren Peles Mami   91% 1
     
2 Nave Levi & Shimon Buskila Yesh Bi Ahava   71% 2
     
3 Agam Hazan & Roni Dalumi What About Us   53% 4
     
4 Daniel Azar & Liran Danino Yesh Ein Sof   50% 5
     
5 Gal De Paz & Red Orbach You And I   64% 3
     

 

23rd round
date: 30 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang duets with an established artist. The one who became last had to leave the show.
1 Dorin Or & Yuval Dayan Ahava Asura   75% 4
     
2 Alona Erez & Miri Mesika Skyfall   94% 1
     
3 Eitan Aharon & Ori Aharon Ner Al HaKhalon   91% 2
     
4 Portrait & Pablo Rosenberg Bo’i VeNavi Lakh TaFunk   66% 5
     
5 Noam Bettan & Yuval Raphael Mon amour   84% 3
     

 

22nd round
date: 28 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang in duels. Four artists were eliminated. However, three were saved by the jury.
1 Portrait Ata Chayav Lamut Alay   77% 2
     
2 Dorin Or Nais Balamo   81% 1
     
1 Eitan Aharon Tni Li Yad   87% 1
     
2 Shaked Solomon Kol Kach Mukar   67% 2
     
1 Gili Tsanaani Me Too   64% 2
     
2 Gal De Paz Vampire   77% 1
     
1 Daniel Azar Matanot   61% 2
     
2 Shira Zloof Ma’ariv LeNoar   83% 1
     
Portrait, Shaked and Daniel were saved from elimination. Gili Tsanaani had to leave the competition.

 

21st round
date: 27 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang in duels. Four artists were eliminated. However, three were saved by the jury.
1 Michael Harpaz Ordinary   74% 2
     
2 Tamir Levy Sex on Fire   80% 1
     
1 Agam Hazan Unicorn   82% 1
     
2 Stav Vaknin HaSheket Shenishar   54% 2
     
1 Elior Shemesh Rehab   64% 1
     
2 Nave Levi Kmo Shikor   62% 2
     
1 Alona Erez Ex’s & Oh’s   80% 2
     
2 Noam Bettan Buba   96% 1
     
Michael, Agam and Alona were saved from elimination. Stav Vaknin had to leave the competition.

 

20th round
date: 23 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang duets. One of the members of the duo was saved, the other one eliminated. 
1 Shaked Solomon & Nave Levi Ad Matai Elohai   77% advanced
     
2 Eitan Aharon & Stav Vaknin Lehaamin   92% advanced
     
3 Shaia Avitan & Dorin Or Yechola Levad   46% eliminated
     
4 Alona Erez & Shira Zloof Bat Li Pitom   82% advanced
     
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Dorin Or was saved from elimination.

 

19th round
date: 22 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The participants sang duets. One of the members of the duo was saved, the other one eliminated. 
1 Elior Shemesh & Agam Hagan Yechefim   84% advanced
     
2 Tamir Levy & Daniel Azar Kachi Lach Zman   90% advanced
     
3 Michael Harpaz & Portrait Levad Bamidbar   56% advanced
     
4 Gili Tsanaani & Mentamer Taganya Locked Out Of Heaven   45% eliminated
     
5 Gal De Paz & Noam Bettan Billie Jean   83% advanced
     
Gili Tsanaani was saved from elimination.

 

18th round
date: 20 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The performer with the lowest number of points did not go through to the next round.
1 Stav Vaknin Yom Kippur   74% advanced
     
2 Tamir Levy Karma Police   75% advanced
     
3 Michael HarPaz Ani   81% advanced
     
4 Shaia Avitan The Climb   74% advanced
     
5 Nave Levi Rak SheTeda Et HaEmet   55% advanced
     
6 Ori Berko Dvarim SheRatziti Lomar   37% eliminated
     
7 Dorin Or Narkomanit   76% advanced
     

 

17th round
date: 16 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The performer with the lowest number of points did not go through to the next round.
1 Shira Zloof Drivers Licence   79% advanced
     
2 Gal De Paz Cryin’   90% advanced
     
3 Shaked Solomon VeAt   76% advanced
     
4 Eitan Aharon She’eriyot Me’Atzmi   81% advanced
     
5 Mentamer Taganya Traitor   75% advanced
     
6 Daniel Shevtsov The scientist   50% eliminated
     
7 Noam Bettan Ahava Chola   96% advanced
     

 

16th round
date: 13 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The performer with the lowest number of points did not go through to the next round.
1 Agam Hazan Baby   80% advanced
     
2 Elior Shemesh Supergirl   65% advanced
     
3 Daniel Azar Kol HaMilim   80% advanced
     
4 Portrait Ad Elayich   84% advanced
     
5 Gili Tsanaani Girls Just Wanna Have Fun   79% advanced
     
6 Sa’ar Hadat Ruchot   56% eliminated
     
7 Alona Erez Strange   70% advanced
     

 

15th round
date: 12 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
68 contestants went through to the next round. In the 15th round, this number was eliminated to 21. Agam Hazan, Elior Shemesh, Daniel Azar, Portrait Band, Gili Tsanaani, Saar Hadar, Alona Erez, Daniel Shevtsov, Shaked Solomon, Noam Bettan, Gal De Paz, Dorin Or, Tamir Levy, Eitan Aharon, Mentamer Taganya, Nave Levi, Michael HarPaz, Shira Zloof, Shaya Avitan, Ori Berko and Stav Vaknin were advanced.

 

14th round
date: 9 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. 
1 Noam Pinto Hayom Kamti Same’ach   83% advanced
     
2 Odelia Baranes Ani Boche   74% advanced
     
3 Idan Ari Mercy   58% eliminated
     
4 Ziv Bossidan HaMedumyan   85% advanced
     
5 Avishag Atia Wildflower   57% eliminated
     
6 Omri Fils Brosh   70% advanced
     

 

13th round
date: 7 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. 
1 Elad Shahar Ba’Ir Sheli   62% eliminated
     
2 Maya Rose Listen   79% advanced
     
3 Harel Mauda Holech Li Meyuash   79% advanced
     
4 Elimelech Talaleh MiMa’amakim   83% advanced
     
5 Ofek Cohen HaDerech HaBaita   70% advanced
     
6 Yaron As Geshem   82% advanced
     

 

12th round
date: 6 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. 
1 Nathan Ben Shimon Aba   82% advanced
     
2 Sandy Deri Don’t You Worry ’bout A Thing   76% advanced
     
3 Eden Hen Ratsiti Ledaber Itcha   89% advanced
     
4 Avraham Dahan Yesh Bach   60% eliminated
     
5 Nuriel Yashar Shallow   78% advanced
     
6 Rotem Sharabi Hayamim Shelanu   86% advanced
     

 

11th round
date: 2 december 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. 
1 Jenny Penkin My All   71% advanced
     
2 Anava Amoyal Gvulot Higayon   93% advanced
     
3 Harel Teyri Psychopath   54% eliminated
     
4 Shira Ittah October Sky   93% advanced
     
5 Yotam Olmer Mi Hayah Ma’amin   67% eliminated
     
6 Michael HarPaz I’ll Be Alright   74% advanced
     

 

10th round
date: 30 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. 
1 Oriel Haviv Tamid Oto Davar   92% advanced
     
2 Lihi Butbul LeZot SheNitzcha   74% advanced
     
3 Noam Cohen Rise Up   94% advanced
     
4 Larry Fidler Make You Feel My Love   44% eliminated
     
5 Gon Halevi Tocho Ratzuf Ahava   74% advanced
     
6 Nitay Avraham Absurd   72% advanced
     

 

9th round
date: 29 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. 
1 Daniella Lugassy Adagio   79% advanced
     
2 Yehuda Ifrah Hayom Kamti Sameach   92% advanced
     
3 Shirel Balaish A Whole New World   45% eliminated
     
4 Ben-Ad Korem Lose Control   92% advanced
     
5 Noam Azut Kchi Oti Letayel   80% advanced
     
6 Gali Givon Toxic   72% advanced
     

 

8th round
date: 26 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round. Itamar Achiel was eliminated, but saved by the hosts.
1 Itamar Achiel HaOr BeChayai   66% saved
     
2 Gala Ohayon Katz Summertime Sadness   82% advanced
     
3 Yasmin Shimoni Russian Roulette   92% advanced
     
4 Asaf Pepel HaOlam HaMetukan   53% eliminated
     
5 Hela Gorelik All I Ask   90% advanced
     
6 Nave Levi Kinori   88% advanced
     

 

7th round
date: 25 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Mor Padalon Madame   78% advanced
     
2 Daniel Ezer Hanisayon Haze   80% advanced
     
3 Eliraz Zada Sign Of The Times   88% advanced
     
4 Aya Assaf Tell Me Where The Light Goes   92% advanced
     
5 Lehi Sade Love On The Brain   67% eliminated
     
6 Sa’ar Hadad Halev hashavur hakhi yafe ba’olam   77% advanced
     

 

6th round
date: 23 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Mecy Kashty I’m Not The Only One   86% advanced
     
2 Achia Edri Yaldut Nishkachat   96% advanced
     
3 Mentamer Taganya When We Were Young   89% advanced
     
4 Ron Bitton HaRishona   58% eliminated
     
5 Amy Lensson You Don’t Own Me   77% advanced
     
6 Ido Maurer Jealous   96% advanced
     

 

5th round
date: 22 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Itay Evron Let’s Get It On   84% advanced
     
2 Bar Nir River   89% advanced
     
3 Balcony Mary Lou   50% eliminated
     
4 David Ossona Feeling Good   93% advanced
     
5 Stav Vaknin Basivuv Haba   93% advanced
     
6 Portrait Hakol Mevina   81% advanced
     

 

4th round
date: 20 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Tamir Levy Hakol Ad LeKan   94% advanced
     
2 Dylan Morgan Happier Than Ever   81% advanced
     
3 Lior Kakon Yam Shel Dmaot   96% advanced
     
4 Shir Azaria Young and Beautiful   42% eliminated
     
5 Ori Aharon Medumyan   94% advanced
     
6 Eitan Aharon Al Tashlicheni Le’et Zikna   92% advanced
     

 

3rd round
date: 16 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Elior Shemesh Where Have You Been?   82% advanced
     
2 Ori Berko Akhrei Eshim Shana   90% advanced
     
3 Odeya Esther Ben Amram I See Red   48% eliminated
     
4 Gal De Paz A Change Is Gonna Come   91% advanced
     
5 Avi Assor Ad Machar   79% advanced
     
6 Dorin Or Mevarechet   83% advanced
     

 

2nd round
date: 15 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Tair Adanek If I ain’t got you   94% advanced
     
2 Shira Zloof A Knight On A White Horse In The Middle Of Florentine   90% advanced
     
3 Shaked Solomon Mi Tirtzi   90% advanced
     
4 Shaia Avitan Listen   92% advanced
     
5 Moriel Harosh Ahuvati Kvar Lo Ro’a Oti   69% eliminated
     
6 Noam Bettan Madame   98% advanced
     

 

1st round
date: 11 november 2025
Place: Communication Centre, Neve Ilan
Hosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela
As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. Performances, getting more than 70% were advanced to the next round.
1 Agam Hazan Never enough   94% advanced
     
2 Uriah Cohen & Itamar Ohana Ze ma she-nish’ar   60% eliminated
     
3 Tzahala Gazit Al kol ele   90% advanced
     
4 Gili Tsana’ani All I Want   93% advanced
     
5 Daniel Shevtov Make You Feel My Love   88% advanced
     
6 Alona Erez At last   96% advanced
     
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Eurovisionklubben marks the first dedicated Eurovision preview series on SVT since 2016, ramping up the excitement in Sweden as the contest approaches. source: Instagram Melodifestivalen 🇲🇪 Montenegro Releases Revamped “Nova Zora” Montenegro released a revamped version of “Nova Zora,” its Eurovision entry performed by Tamara Živković. The final version of the song debuted on March 8 (International Women’s Day), a date Tamara deliberately chose for its significance. The revamp features enhanced production and a richer sound to better suit the big stage in May. Tamara notes that “Nova Zora” (“New Dawn”) carries an empowering message for women, making the song’s new arrangement even more impactful. Montenegro will present this updated power ballad live in the first semi-final on May 12. 🇺🇦 Ukraine Unveils Updated “Ridnym” Ukraine’s Eurovision entry “Ridnym” by LELÉKA has undergone a makeover. The Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne released an updated version of the song, now with an even stronger bandura presence – a traditional Ukrainian harp-like instrument. The new arrangement amplifies the folk elements of “Ridnym” to emphasize its cultural roots and emotional depth. LELÉKA, who won Vidbir 2026 to earn the ticket to Vienna, says the Eurovision version of “Ridnym” brings the song “closer to home.” Ukraine will showcase this refreshed track in the second semi-final on May 14. 🇨🇿 Czechia Selects Daniel Zizka Czechia has confirmed its representative for Eurovision 2026. ČT (Czech Television) announced that 23-year-old Daniel Zizka will carry the Czech flag in Vienna. Daniel is set to perform the song “Crossroads,” with the track due out on March 11. The artist reveal has generated buzz – Daniel Zizka has earned praise for his soulful voice and authentic style. The Czech delegation noted that when Daniel first performed “Crossroads” in the studio, the room fell silent. They hint that the entry will be a powerful one. source: eurovision.com 📷 Hana Kinzova/EBU Betting Odds Update With nearly all songs now revealed, the betting markets are shifting daily. As of March 10, Finland remains the odds-on favorite to win Eurovision 2026. This status is thanks to the buzz around Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen’s rock-violin track “Liekinheitin.” France has surged into second place after Monroe’s “Regarde !” came out late last week, overtaking Denmark. Denmark’s entry (Søren Torpegaard Lund’s Danish ballad) now sits in third. Rounding out the current top five are Greece (Akylas with “Ferto”) and Australia (pop star Delta Goodrem with “Eclipse”). Sweden and Israel are just outside that upper tier. With two months until showtime, fans are watching the odds closely. But anything can still change on the Eurovision stage. Agenda Date Country National Final Time Watch here: 11 March Czechia Song 00:00 YouTube   Switzerland Song 12:00 YouTube Eurovision   Georgia Song ? YouTube Nobody knows Armenia Song/Artist ? ?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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Weekly Update

It’s Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and time for another weekly Eurovision update! The past week was one of the busiest yet on the road to Vienna. Nine countries revealed their entries for Eurovision 2026, adding fresh songs and artists to the line-up. Sweden launched a new preview show to hype up the contest, and two countries released revamped versions of their songs. Czechia also confirmed its representative. Meanwhile, the betting odds shifted as new favorites emerged. Here are this week’s top stories: New Eurovision Entries Confirmed 🇷🇴 Romania Alexandra Căpitănescu won Romania’s Selecția Națională 2026 with her power ballad “Choke Me,” earning her the ticket to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. 🇮🇱 Israel Israel revealed its entry “Michelle,” which Noam Bettan will perform in Vienna. Noam secured his spot by winning HaKokhav Haba (The Next Star), and the upbeat track features lyrics in Hebrew, English, and French. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom The BBC internally selected electronic artist Look Mum No Computer (Sam Battle) to represent the UK. His song “Eins Zwei Drei” premiered this week, bringing an experimental electro-pop flair to Britain’s 2026 entry. 🇫🇷 France France Télévisions announced that 17-year-old singer Monroe will represent France with the song “Regarde !”. This theatrical pop track blends elements of opera and modern pop, delivering a universal love message. Its reveal also shot France up the betting rankings. 🇸🇲 San Marino San Marino is sending a familiar face. Senhit will represent the nation for a third time, this round featuring ’80s pop icon Boy George. They won Una Voce per San Marino and will perform the synth-pop song “Superstar” in the second semifinal. 🇸🇪 Sweden Melodifestivalen 2026 concluded with Felicia taking the crown. Her catchy pop song “My System” won the jury and public vote (161 points total). Felicia will fly the Swedish flag in Vienna, aiming to continue Sweden’s strong Eurovision track record. 🇵🇹 Portugal Folk group Bandidos do Cante triumphed at Festival da Canção 2026 with their song “Rosa.” Despite pre-contest rumors that some acts might decline the ticket, Bandidos do Cante confirmed they will proudly represent Portugal in Eurovision 2026. 🇵🇱 Poland Poland chose Alicja as its act for Vienna. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter will perform her emotive song “Pray,” which she co-wrote. Alicja was originally set to be Poland’s entrant in 2020, making this a long-awaited second chance on the Eurovision stage. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan completed its Eurovision 2026 line-up by internally selecting singer JIVA (Jamila Hashimova) and releasing her entry “Just Go.” It’s an emotional ballad about love and inner strength that adds intensity to this year’s contest. 🇸🇪 Sweden Launches Eurovisionklubben Preview Show Sweden’s broadcaster SVT has launched a new weekly TV program called Eurovisionklubben. This Eurovision preview show airs every Wednesday evening on SVT Play and serves as a “club” for fans to obsess over all things Eurovision. Hosts Torbjörn Averås Skorup and Tina Mehrafzoon invite experts and enthusiasts to chat about the latest news, entries, and predictions. Eurovisionklubben marks the first dedicated Eurovision preview series on SVT since 2016, ramping up the excitement in Sweden as the contest approaches. source: Instagram Melodifestivalen 🇲🇪 Montenegro Releases Revamped “Nova Zora” Montenegro released a revamped version of “Nova Zora,” its Eurovision entry performed by Tamara Živković. The final version of the song debuted on March 8 (International Women’s Day), a date Tamara deliberately chose for its significance. The revamp features enhanced production and a richer sound to better suit the big stage in May. Tamara notes that “Nova Zora” (“New Dawn”) carries an empowering message for women, making the song’s new arrangement even more impactful. Montenegro will present this updated power ballad live in the first semi-final on May 12. 🇺🇦 Ukraine Unveils Updated “Ridnym” Ukraine’s Eurovision entry “Ridnym” by LELÉKA has undergone a makeover. The Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne released an updated version of the song, now with an even stronger bandura presence – a traditional Ukrainian harp-like instrument. The new arrangement amplifies the folk elements of “Ridnym” to emphasize its cultural roots and emotional depth. LELÉKA, who won Vidbir 2026 to earn the ticket to Vienna, says the Eurovision version of “Ridnym” brings the song “closer to home.” Ukraine will showcase this refreshed track in the second semi-final on May 14. 🇨🇿 Czechia Selects Daniel Zizka Czechia has confirmed its representative for Eurovision 2026. ČT (Czech Television) announced that 23-year-old Daniel Zizka will carry the Czech flag in Vienna. Daniel is set to perform the song “Crossroads,” with the track due out on March 11. The artist reveal has generated buzz – Daniel Zizka has earned praise for his soulful voice and authentic style. The Czech delegation noted that when Daniel first performed “Crossroads” in the studio, the room fell silent. They hint that the entry will be a powerful one. source: eurovision.com 📷 Hana Kinzova/EBU Betting Odds Update With nearly all songs now revealed, the betting markets are shifting daily. As of March 10, Finland remains the odds-on favorite to win Eurovision 2026. This status is thanks to the buzz around Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen’s rock-violin track “Liekinheitin.” France has surged into second place after Monroe’s “Regarde !” came out late last week, overtaking Denmark. Denmark’s entry (Søren Torpegaard Lund’s Danish ballad) now sits in third. Rounding out the current top five are Greece (Akylas with “Ferto”) and Australia (pop star Delta Goodrem with “Eclipse”). Sweden and Israel are just outside that upper tier. With two months until showtime, fans are watching the odds closely. But anything can still change on the Eurovision stage. Agenda Date Country National Final Time Watch here: 11 March Czechia Song 00:00 YouTube   Switzerland Song 12:00 YouTube Eurovision   Georgia Song ? YouTube Nobody knows Armenia Song/Artist ? ?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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