Denmark and Australia Advance to Eurovision Final; Austria's Cosmó Shines in Semi-Final
The second semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest saw favorites Denmark and Australia secure their spots in the grand final, meeting expectations. Denmark’s Søren Torpegaard Lund delivered a varied performance with his song “Før vi går hjem,” while Australian star Delta Goodrem impressed with a professional staging of “Eclipse,” featuring dramatic pyrotechnics. A standout moment was provided by Austria’s representative, Cosmó (Benjamin Gedeon), whose contemporary track “Tanzschein” was praised for its esprit and spontaneous energy, defying cautious betting forecasts. The semi-final, hosted by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, was noted for being musically stronger than the first. Other qualifiers included Ukraine, Malta, Albania, and Norway, with Jonas Lovv receiving strong audience support for his rock anthem. Conversely, entries from Azerbaijan, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic were eliminated. The event highlighted a mix of high vocal performances, elaborate stage productions, and diverse musical styles, setting the stage for a competitive final.
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