Millions of Australians tuned into this past weekend’s 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, where Delta Goodrem made her nation proud.
SBS confirmed on Monday (May 18th), that the total TV national reach across the network’s live and prime time broadcasts of the Vienna-hosted event was over 3.27 million Australians, with an SBS on Demand audience reach of 538,000. This figure was a 45.2 per cent increase in total TV reach from last year’s viewership.
Sunday’s grand final achieved a total TV national reach of 1.21 million.
Despite one of the year’s best performances, Goodrem took Australia to fourth place, only behind Romania, Israel and the winner, Bulgaria – Dara with “Bangaranga”.
“From showstopping vocals and spectacular staging to unforgettable performances that had audiences talking around the world, this year’s Eurovision Song Contest once again delivered all the joy, drama and excitement fans have come to love,” SBS’ Head of Unscripted, Joseph Maxwell, said.
“It’s fantastic to see Delta Goodrem’s mesmerising performance lift this year’s ratings and take the broadcast to spectacular new heights.”
Prior to the public vote, Australia finished in second place at 165 points, only behind Bulgaria on 204 points. Israel, Armenia and Romania were the only three countries of the 35 to give their 12 voting points to Australia.
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“Representing Australia on the Eurovision stage and being part of this incredible community has been unforgettable,” Goodrem said.
“I’m so grateful for all the love and support from home and around the world, it has carried me every step of the way. Sharing ‘Eclipse’ with you at this moment feels perfectly timed, and I’m excited to continue the journey we’ve started together and to share new music with you soon! From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
Appearing on a recent episode of the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast, Goodrem discussed representing Australia at the iconic event.
“To have everyone come together for an iconic [event]… where you’ve had ABBA, Celine Dion, Olivia Newton-John, Måneskin, just phenomenal artists that have been a part of music all these years, for me, in other moments it might not have been right,” she said. “In this moment, I was like… what a blessing to be able to have that moment in time to go up there.
“But I’m so grateful, and it’s an amazing special moment.”
