Could Celine Dion perform at Eurovision? Here’s what we know

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13 May 2025 • 5:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Eurovision organisers are in contact with Celine Dion regarding a potential appearance at the 2025 contest in Basel, Switzerland.
  • Dion's potential involvement is significant given she won the competition for Switzerland in 1988.
  • Despite a video message recorded by Dion for the semi-final rehearsals, Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR stated there are no changes to her potential involvement and they remain in “close contact” with her.
  • The first semi-final features several contenders, including Dutch singer Claude Kiambe and Swedish group KAJ.
  • Switzerland already has an act in the final due to Nemo Mettler's win in 2024, along with major financial contributors Italy and Spain.

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