World · 13 May 2026
Israel's Noam Bettan makes Eurovision final, Boy George out
René Pudschedl via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
British music icon Boy George will not compete in the Eurovision grand final this Saturday. San Marino's entry, for which the Culture Club singer appeared as a guest performer, was eliminated from the competition. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Noam Bettan, representing Israel with his song "Michelle", successfully qualified for the 2026 contest in Austria.
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