Bulgaria’s DARA won Eurovision 2026 and the fashion contest, while Noam Bettan kept it elegant, Australia went full Disney princess and Denmark brought sex appeal

This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing in a dispute over the continued participation of Israel.

Israel comes second after large number of votes from viewers at home

The UK finished last as the contest, held in Vienna, saw five countries boycott it over the participation of Israel

Dara's dance-hall thumper "Bangaraga" is the top point-getter as Bulgaria wins the contest for the first time. Noam Bettan's "Michelle" comes in second despite boycotts.

Singer Dara’s dance-hall anthem "Bangaranga" claimed the top prize at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna on Saturday, with the competition's biggest ever winning margin.

Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Sunday for her catchy, party anthem "Bangaranga", handing her country its first ever title. Israel's Noam Bettan looked…

Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with singer Dara's party anthem Bangaranga, beating 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final in Vienna. Israeli's Noam…

Video. Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show.

Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday’s grand final in Vienna. The song’s infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine was a hit with both viewers.

DARA's song Bangaranga swept voting at the famed song competition, beating out Israel, Romania and Australia.

Dara aus Bulgarien gewinnt den ESC 2026 mit dem Song Bangaranga. Die Elektro-Pop-Nummer überzeugt Jury und Publikum. Bulgarien richtet 2027 aus.

Bulgaria has claimed its first-ever Eurovision Song Contest victory, with pop star Dara taking out the 2026 Grand Final in Vienna with 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and…

Bulgaria was the surprise winner at the 2026 Eurovision, with the country’s Dara and her "Bangaranga" victorious at the 70th annual Song Contest.

Bulgaria’s DARA won Eurovision 2026 and the fashion contest, while Noam Bettan kept it elegant, Australia went full Disney princess and Denmark brought sex appeal