Following a gripping live semi-final performance, twenty nations and host nation Austria are set to compete in the Eurovision 2026 grand final. Disheartened Denmark fans express concern about their prospects with their unfavorable opening slot.
Eurovision 2026 finalFollowing two thrilling live semi-finals earlier this week, twenty nations have booked their spots in the grand finale. They'll be joining host nation Austria, alongside the Big Four - Italy, France, Germany andBased on the latest odds, Finland are leading the pack as favourites to claim victory, with Australia hot on their heels, afterGreece and Denmark are among the other strong contenders, though the running order could prove pivotal on Saturday evening.
The EBU has now announced the official running order for the competing nations, and supporters are particularly anxious about one country's prospects, reportsThere's growing unease amongst audiences that Denmark's winning hopes have taken a hit, as they're scheduled to kick off the final - potentially risking being overlooked by the time voting begins. Disheartened supporters have taken to X to voice their dismay, with one fan writing: "It's over...
Denmark got ruined by the order .
" Someone else commented: "Denmark will open wtf this running order is so bad," while another chimed in: "Oh no Denmark... I'm worried now.
" A fourth supporter mirrored these feelings, posting: "WHYYYY IS DENMARK OPENING OMG. I'm actually crying. No way they're winning now," while another echoed: "They sent Denmark to sleep, unbelievable. You literally destroyed them.
"A different viewer aired their frustration: "So angry about the decision that Denmark should start the final. " That said, plenty of devoted followers have pledged support for their favourite acts, regardless of where they sit in the running order. Graham Norton is set to reclaim his spot in the BBC commentary box this weekend as the 70th grand final launches in truly spectacular style.
The broadcasting icon appeared onChatting with presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty, he remarked: "Australia have kind of knocked it out of the park this year. They've got Delta Goodrem who can sing like a dream. It's a kind of old-fashioned Eurovision song, but it is excellent and last night in the second semi-final we saw the staging.
"If people didn't see it, I won't spoil it for them. It is just brilliant. I know it's pathetic, but I was gasping. It was so good.
So, I think they might be the ones to beat now. "
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