Dion previously won the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland in 1988, and shared a message at this year's contest held in Basel, Switzerland Kimberlee Speakman Wed, May 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM PDT ...

Celine Dion surprised Eurovision fans as she made a rare appearance at the 2025 Eurvision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland on May 13. Appearing in a pre-recorded video, the iconic singer wore a ...

Taking place in Basel, Switzerland for 2025, the annual singing extravaganza kicked off its run of live shows this evening as the first semi-final sent 10 countries through to Saturday’s final.

Celine also said she would want ‘nothing more but to be with you’ in Basel, as discussions continue with the organisers for her to make a stage comeback this weekend amid her health issues.

Canadian singer Celine Dion giving a recorded message during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 13, 2025.

Eurovision organisers are tight-lipped as to whether Dion might spring a similar star turn in Basel, despite a video message from her screened at Tuesday’s first semi-final.

Switzerland hosted and won the first edition in the southern city of Lugano in 1956. Nemo is the first Swiss winner since 1988, when Canada’s Celine Dion competed under the Swiss flag.

Céline Dion shared a pre-recorded message with fans at this year's Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel, Switzerland on Tuesday, May 13 Dion previously competed and won the Eurovision Song ...

Celine Dion surprised Eurovision fans as she made a rare appearance at the 2025 Eurvision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland on May 13. Appearing in a pre-recorded video, the iconic singer wore a ...

The BBC reported that Dion's private plane was in Basel -- but did not know if she was on it. Eurovision director Martin Green earlier told AFP the situation had become a great guessing game.

Switzerland hosted and won the first edition in the southern city of Lugano in 1956. Nemo is the first Swiss winner since 1988, when Canada’s Celine Dion competed under the Swiss flag.