Delta Goodrem has officially qualified for the 2026 Eurovision grand final, reclaiming Australia’s title as a strong contender in the competition. After blowing away audiences in Vienna and around the world with her powerful vocals and theatrical performance, the singer-songwriter’s chances of winning the competition have risen to new heights — currently identical to where Dami Im was placed ahead of the 2016 final when she came runner-up.
This morning, Goodrem performed her new song Eclipse from her upcoming album Pure, which will be released in November 2026.
Her performance was everything we wanted it to be, with a platform ascending from a golden piano, sparks flying, *that* incredible cosmic dress, and vocals that seem other-worldly (fitting, given the themes of her song).
For Australia’s 11th year in the international singing competition, Delta Goodrem certainly pulled out all the stops.
While Australia usually falls short in Eurovision after wowing the “jury” vote (industry voters) but not quite winning over the tele-voters (the public), after Goodrem’s performance, this unlucky streak might just be ending.
It seems many are simply “underestimating” Delta’s popularity, one that is only strengthened by her established European fanbase.
And, it’s the very thing that might just push her towards gold.
“People are hugely underestimating the public vote for this,” one fan wrote online.
“They’re forgetting the ‘wine mum’ viewers everyone’s been going on about [will have] listened to her music in their youth,” another pointed out.
Why a European fanbase is so important for Delta’s chance of winning
If you’re based in Australia, you actually can’t vote for Delta because you can’t vote for the country you’re currently residing (a pain, I know!).
However, anyone overseas who’s a fan of the singer can!
So basically, if you have any international friends and you want Delta to win, ask them to vote on your behalf.
While we all think she’s incredible, those all important votes will need to come from Europe, so fingers crossed her established fanbase in Europe will pull through (and her chance of winning isn’t purely reliant on us phoning a friend).
Fans are hopeful about Delta’s chances
After watching the live broadcast on SBS as well as seeing her shine in social media clips on Instagram and X, fans have been full of praise for the ex-The Voice host, reflecting on what this could mean for Australia’s chances in the competition.
“I’m not crying you’re crying,” one fan wrote online. “Delta is our superstar!!! We love you Delta!!!”
“Delta is the WINNER,” another viewer agreed.
“What did we just witness!! So effortless and powerful!” another viewer commented. “Well done team! Well done!!! What a production!!!!!”
What are Delta’s chances of winning after that semi-final performance?
Before the semi-final, Australia’s odds of winning the competition were placed at around 8 per cent.
Now, after *that* epic performance, Australia’s chances of winning Eurovision are up to around 11 per cent, with bookmakers suggesting Australia will make it into the Top 3.
While Sportsbet data has implied an increase in chances for Australia’s win, Eurovision Odds data are suggesting that Australia has a strong chance of sitting in the Top 5.
The countries to beat? Finland, Greece, Denmark and France, with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen from Finland singing Liekinheitin, which has now soared above all the other countries with a whopping 37 per cent predicted chance of winning.
Commentators for the competition from BBC have singled out Delta, claiming she is the “one to watch”, as her Celine Dion-style ballad is guaranteed to tick boxes for both the juries of professional songwriters and the public.
We’ll just have to wait and see!
When is the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final?
The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final will be broadcast live on SBS and SBS On Demand at 5:00am AEST on Sunday, May 17.
The countries that have qualified for the 2026 Eurovision Grand Final are:
- Albania: Alis – Nân
- Australia: Delta Goodrem – Eclipse
- Bulgaria: Dara – Bangaranga
- Belgium: ESSYLA – Dancing on the Ice
- Croatia: LELEK – Andromeda
- Cyprus: Antigoni – Jalla
- Czechia: Daniel Zizka – Crossroads
- Denmark: Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem
- Finland: Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin
- Greece: Akylas – Ferto
- Israel: Noam Bettan – Michelle
- Lithuania: Lion Ceccah – Sólo Quiero Más
- Malta: Aidan – Bella
- Moldova: Satoshi – Viva, Moldova!
- Romania: Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me
- Serbia: LAVINA – Kraj Mene
- Sweden: FELICIA – My System
- Ukraine: Leléka – Ridnym
- Norway: Jonas Lovv – Ya Ya Ya
The UK, Italy, Germany and France – also known as the “Big Four” – automatically qualified for the final, alongside Austria as this year’s hosts.
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