US EditionCeline Dion makes surprise video appearance at Eurovision
- On May 13, 2025, during the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final hosted by Switzerland, Celine Dion appeared unexpectedly via video to share a heartfelt message with the participants and audience.
- Dion’s message followed her December 2022 announcement that she would pause her career to focus on her health after a Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis.
- Her video, displayed on a large stage screen, greeted contestants and viewers with French remarks recalling her 1988 Eurovision victory for Switzerland.
- She said, “Dear Eurovision family and contestants,” and expressed, “I'd love nothing more than to be with you in Basel right now,” emphasizing music’s uniting power.
- Dion’s appearance reaffirmed her gratitude for Switzerland’s support and highlighted her ongoing recovery while inspiring hope for her return to performing.
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Eurovision comes full circle, showing changing times
Switzerland is hosting Eurovision for the third time, with the extravaganza a world away from when it staged the inaugural competition in 1956 -- and also from 1989 when Celine Dion starred.
Celine Dion Makes a Rare Appearance in a Plunging Blazer Amid Her Ongoing Health Battle
She surprised fans with a special Eurovision message.Getty Images Celine Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" screening on June 17Celine Dion surprised Eurovision fans as she made a rare appearance at the 2025 Eurvision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland on May 13. Appearing in a pre-recorded video, the iconic singer wore a plunging gray blazer as she spoke about her own experience winning the competition almost four decades earlier.It was a rar…
Nearly 40 years after Eurovision Song Contest win, Céline Dion sends video to this year's competition
Jens Büttner/picture alliance In 1988, Céline Dion won the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Switzerland and singing her song “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi,” which means “Don’t Leave Without Me.” And because this year’s contest is also being held in Switzerland, Céline sent along a special video message for the event. According to the BBC, there had been rumors that Céline would appear in person at the event, but in her message, she said, “I’d lov…
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