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.