Will Céline ever return to Eurovision Song Contest?

[rfkavanagh]

Not really anything new, but a recap of the various rumors:

 

https://escxtra.com/2025/05/07/celine-dion-set-to-perform-at-eurovision-2025-health-permitting/

 

According to two Swiss outlets, Blick and Le Matin, several elements lead to believe that a performance by Céline Dion is planned for the Eurovision Grand Final next week. The appearance has allegedly been agreed on principle, but would only take place if Céline’s health allows it. SRG SSR has not confirmed it yet but has confirmed they would like Céline to perform.

 

According to Le Matin, Céline Dion is mentionned at least twice in SRG SSR’s internal production notes. Once would be for a tribute during the first semi-final (which is themed around the history of Switzerland at Eurovision), and one during the Grand Final (themed around past Eurovision winners). The mention in the final is associated with a slot of 2m, which is shorter than “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi”, and generally very short for any sort of interval performance. These may very well be mentions and tributes that do not imply her presence.

Other sources, however, confirm that the production team is in talks with Céline Dion. The EuroTrip Podcast had Yves Schifferle, Head of Show, confirm that the team has been talking with Céline’s team to see whether an appearance from the 1988 winner was possible.

The ESC 2025 Head of Communications, Edi Estermann, confirmed this to another Swiss outlet, Blick.

Céline will of course always be associated with Swiss ESC history and belongs to it.

 

We very much want her in the show and are in contact with her. But health comes first.

EDI ESTERMANN, HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR ESC 2025

According to Blick, the appearance is agreed upon, with a potential withdrawal in case Céline’s health makes it too difficult. They claim that a rehearsal has taken place in St-Jakobshalle with an orchestra and a stand-in, in which Céline would arrive on stage on a lift. SRG SSR has not commented upon these claims.

 

Céline Dion is of course associated with Eurovision through her victory in Dublin, back in 1988. Her song “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi” won at the very last moment, ending up only one point ahead of Scott Fitzgerald’s “Go”. This was the last Swiss victory until Nemo’s last year, and thus 1989 was the last contest held in Switzerland, in the French-speaking city of Lausanne.

 

She also appeared in Eurovision 1989 as a guest act, opening the show with a reprise of her winning song, and then the premiere of “Where Does My Heart Beat Now”, her first English song. Recently, she published pictures of her experiences on her Instagram account, fuelling the rumours about a 2025 appearance.

 

Rumours about a performance have been going on for a long time, and were also fuelled by her appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics’ Opening Ceremony. This was her first performance after Covid, which had interrupted her ongoing tour at the time. After that cancellation, she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, and had been unable to perform for months.

[Ajax]

I know in one way it s just wording, communication and building anticipation but everyone is still so cautious about heath. IF health allow it. Health health health. Totally normal. Just how could she sells ticket for several show by herself in a raw/ one song lipped or live IF HEALTH allows it? How can any insurance could handle that ?

[Ajax]

I know in one way it s just wording, communication and building anticipation but everyone is still so cautious about heath. IF health allow it. Health health health. Totally normal. Just how could she sells ticket for several show by herself in a raw/ one song lipped or live IF HEALTH allows it? How can any insurance could handle that ?

[Nmj]

I know in one way it s just wording, communication and building anticipation but everyone is still so cautious about heath. IF health allow it. Health health health. Totally normal. Just how could she sells ticket for several show by herself in a raw/ one song lipped or live IF HEALTH allows it? How can any insurance could handle that ?

 

They are using the health as an excuse… not that her health isn’t a factor it is… but from now on it’ll be the reason they always give when they say No.

[KyleVan41]

Did anyone notice the Audio used on Instagram for the picture ? It’s beauty and the beast and it’s not even her vocal. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

 

Oh my god these idiots are too much

[Nmj]

Did anyone notice the Audio used on Instagram for the picture ? It’s beauty and the beast and it’s not even her vocal. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

 

Oh my god these idiots are too much

 

Bunch of losers.

 

 

[KyleVan41]

12 year old pictures with a song dubbed by another artist.

 

The level of idiocy is beyond comprehension

[Nmj]

12 year old pictures with a song dubbed by another artist.

 

The level of idiocy is beyond comprehension

 

The funny part is whomever is running this page thinks they are good at it!

[KyleVan41]

What the hell kind of management does she have ? I’m so done ✔️ I really really want to give up

[Nmj]

What the hell kind of management does she have ? I’m so done ✔️ I really really want to give up

 

At this point I think a fan should reach out to Sony and volunteer to take over the social pages. Heck, I could do a better job, they’d hate me though because I’d constantly be contacting Celine to help caption the posts in her own words. I hate when the Celine Dion pages write a caption saying something like “what’s your favorite Celine memory of this album” feels so un personable. It should say “what’s your favorite song of my album unison”…

 

The team is a joke, the legacy is a joke thanks to them, and that’s sad.

Edited May 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM by Nmj

[comingback]

Yes, it's a shame. But Celine and Sony don't care. Rene (RIP) would be furious.

[jmiracle]

Her Instagram feed looks like the one of a dead artist whose team is trying to keep her legacy alive…

[Shaun]

What did Celine (and we) do deserve this?

 

I would love to go back in time and if social media was about in the 90’s when she was selling millions of albums for them would she be getting the same level of treatment and, frankly, disrespect?

 

Knowing this team, quite probably actually.

[PuraVida]

It would be so amazing to see her again. I suppose that means she would have to record a new version of the song (pre-supposing she's lipping it) -- which would tell us a lot of information about her voice. And the song isn't exactly easy - maybe a new arrangement?

[KyleVan41]

Like I said before Whitney Houston’s team has provided better updates , projects, music , releases etc. And she’s dead. Let that sit. The woman is dead and she gets more record company attention.

[anewdayhascome]

Now we need to hear Habemus Celine

[Nmj]

Does anyone want to translate this: anything new?

 

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[anewdayhascome]

They mostly explain why it makes sense for her to appear (why it is Switzerland and her connections).

 

He mentions she is supposed to arrive in Paris on the 14th and to arrive in Basel on Friday, and that for two minutes there will be a hologram on stage and then real one will appear but then they laugh at him. He also mentions rehearsal with a girl who looks like Celine...

 

I don't understand the first argument he gives that she said yes to appear on the NEXT year's concert because it's the 70th anniversary and he says that's why (her agreeing to this) it's also a reason for her to show up this year... That's illogical.

Edited May 8, 2025 at 06:24 PM by anewdayhascome

[jpatdeleon09]

According to rumors, Celine Dion already had her first rehearsal for #Eurovision with full orchestra!

 

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Edited May 8, 2025 at 06:28 PM by jpatdeleon09

[Nmj]

According to rumors, Celine Dion already had her first rehearsal for #Eurovision with full orchestra!

 

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Yes this was posted yesterday

 

However, no word if it’s true or not, and if you read on it was a rehearsal done with a Celine “double” / “stand in”…. In hopes Celine will perform.

[anewdayhascome]

The only issue that I have with this rehearsal with the double is that IF she ONLY recorded the video message, this rehearsal could be only the tribute to her... Edited May 8, 2025 at 06:42 PM by anewdayhascome

[ivo]

We need Celine!!!!! I try not to hope for anything, but it would be amazing to see her and hopefully hear her.

[jpatdeleon09]

 

 

Yes this was posted yesterday

 

However, no word if it’s true or not, and if you read on it was a rehearsal done with a Celine “double” / “stand in”…. In hopes Celine will perform.

 

I was just scrolling at X and found this tweet under “Eurovision News”.

 

Btw, who said that the one in the rehearsal was a stand in/double? Are they as well assuming things? LOL

Edited May 8, 2025 at 07:20 PM by jpatdeleon09

[zuv]

I wish i had not watched the interview 😩😩

He’s spoiling the show (if what he says is true)

[stone]

I was just in Basel in December, darn it!

[manilou]

If true this will be truly epic.

I always wanted Switzerland to host again just to make a Celine appearance possible, but it always seemed like a dream...

[manu23]

I’ll be in Paris May 14-16 for work, is she is there I might try to go to her hotel if we find out which one.

[jpatdeleon09]

Saw another one. Saying she did do a rehearsal with orchestra for Eurovision

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJU18T7tYlA/?igsh=MTNtcW1tOWNsYTk3bA==

[anewdayhascome]

Read carefully for her not with her. She didn't do a thing... Edited May 10, 2025 at 01:56 AM by anewdayhascome

[comingback]

I think they will do a Celine Tribute this year, like they did with ABBA last year and Celine will send a message.

 

 

https://eurovision.tv/video/abba-tribute-eurovision-2024-unitedbymusic