Celine Dion Makes Surprise Appearance During First 2025 Eurovision Semi-Final Round In Video Cheering onPerformers

Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:59 pm

Celine Dion's Surprise Eurovision Return: A Message of Gratitude and Hope

Celine Dion made a heartwarming surprise appearance at the first semi-final round of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, May 13th, sending a video message to the performers, organizers, and viewers. The iconic singer, who won the contest representing Switzerland in 1988, expressed her deep gratitude and love for the event and the country that launched her international career.

In the video, broadcast on a large screen, Dion, now 57, reminisced about her victory with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi," calling it a "life-changing moment." She highlighted the special place Switzerland holds in her heart, acknowledging their belief in her and the opportunity they gave her. Dion also celebrated Switzerland's recent success in hosting the contest, expressing her pride and joy.

The message included a French-language portion where Dion emphasized the unifying power of music, stating, "Music unites us, not only this evening, not only at the moment." She concluded with a message of love for Europe and the world.

This appearance marks a significant moment for Dion, who has been battling Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. Her message follows a period of retreat from the spotlight, making her Eurovision appearance even more poignant. The video was followed by a performance of Dion's winning song by singers from the previous year's contest.

The first semi-final saw performances from artists representing Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine, with Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia being eliminated. The next semi-final, scheduled for Thursday, May 15th, will feature performances from Armenia, Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Serbia, and the United Kingdom.

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