Céline Dion made a rare appearance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest with a brief, pre-recorded message. The star won the contest for Switzerland in 1988, and it had been rumoured she would take the stage as the ceremony returns to the country this year.

Celine Dion moved Eurovision fans when she made an appearance on the show in a pre-recorded video message for the semi-final.

The Eurovision Song Contest has reportedly not given up hope that Celine Dion could perform despite the competition being just days away. Organisers want the Canadian singer, 56, to recreate the magic of her own win for 2025 host country Switzerland at this year’s Grand Final.