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 made a rare public appearance at the first Eurovision 2025 semi-final amid her health battles as the Canadian singer delivered a video message to her legion of fans.

Tonight’s Eurovision Song Contest semi-final reduced fans to tears thanks to a special appearance from Eurovision legend herself, Celine Dion. However, many viewers have been left confused by the cameo for one devastating reason.