THE 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final is officially here, as Brits prepare themselves for the inevitable ‘null points.’
Over the years, many A-list celebrities have had a go at the world’s most famous singing competition, with some of them more unexpected than others.
Olivia Newton-John
Before her Sandy days, Grease star Olivia Newton-John represented the United Kingdom at Eurovision.
Singing “Long Live Love” back in 1974, Olivia managed to secure joint 4th place behind winners, ABBA.
Celine Dion
A 20-year-old Celine Dion competed in Eurovision back in 1988, singing “Ne partez pas sans moi” for Switzerland.
The Titanic star quickly transformed from a French-language star to a global icon, winning the competition by just one point.
Blue
British boyband Blue proudly represented the UK in 2011, singing “I Can” to audiences in Düsseldorf.
The band, comprising of Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan, scored a respectable 100 points, finishing 11th in the competition.
Bonnie Tyler
Beloved Welsh icon Bonnie Tyler represented the United Kingdom in 2013, singing “Believe in Me.”
Bonnie should have been Holding Out for a Hero during the competition, scoring only 23 points and coming 19th.
Cascada
Dance and electronic act Cascada represented Germany in 2013 with the song “Glorious”
The Evacuate the Dancefloor and Everytime We Touch singer finished in a disappointing 21st place in the competition.
Flo Rida
American rapper and singer Flo Rida made one of the most unexpected appearances in Eurovision.
Representing San Marino in 2021, Flo Rida teamed up with singer Senhit to rap a verse of her song, “Adrenaline.”
ABBA
The most famous entry of all, ABBA’s debut at Eurovision catapulted them to global superstardom.
Singing iconic hit “Waterloo” for Sweden back in 1974, their winning performance in Brighton became the start of their legendary careers.