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Eurovision Fans Disappointed as Celine Dion Snubs Finale Despite Clues She Was in Switzerland

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As a devoted Eurovision fan, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of disappointment sweeping over me during the grand finale on Saturday night, when Celine Dion, who had been hinted at being present in Basel, Switzerland, failed to make an appearance.

57-year-old Canadian sensation Celine Dion, known for her win in the Swiss contest back in 1988, was expected to give a live performance at St. Jakobshalle in Basel.

In nearly a year since her last public performance, it was set to be Celine Dion’s initial stage comeback, as she continues her fight against Stiff Person Syndrome, a seldom encountered autoimmune neurological condition.

Celine ignited a wave of enthusiasm as news broke that she had arrived in Switzerland, following reports that her private plane touched down in Switzerland from Paris on a Friday morning, prior to an upcoming event she last won 37 years ago.

Scott Mills, the presenter himself, confessed that he was struggling to keep his composure when hearing the news while conversing with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2.

He mentioned on Saturday morning that there were some additional bits of news for you. The chatter about Celine Dion seems to be circulating.

On Tuesday, she left a voice message, but it’s worth noting that according to BBC News reports, a private jet resembling Celine’s arrived at Basel Airport, which might be relevant information.

‘But was Celine on the private jet or did it just fly here to get some excellent chocolate.

It seems almost certain that we’ll see some reference or homage to Celine during tonight’s finale, it just feels inevitable!

Yesterday, I would have told you she wouldn’t show up. However, today, I believe there’s an 80% chance that she will.

If she’s not on stage performing, it might be her seated among the audience, appreciating the tribute and waving, but regardless of what she’s doing, those moments will make me struggle to keep my emotions in check, and that’s when I’ll likely tear up during Eurovision.

After the performer didn’t appear, fans were disheartened and humorously speculated that Celine may have watched the show from her hotel in Basel instead.

Simultaneously, Celine Dion prepares for sleep, anticipating the excitement across all of Europe as they await her arrival.

Instead of enjoying Celine Dion, we’re receiving something different. Let that idea settle for a moment…; Or, Graham had promised us an entire night with Celine Dion, but it seems we’re getting an alpenhorn instead.

“Where can I find Celine Dion? She’s currently enjoying a break at her Basel hotel, keeping an eye on the performance she was expected to attend and potentially join.

It’s Graham Norton who feels most let down by the fact that Celine Dion hasn’t performed yet, as everyone else in Europe is eagerly anticipating it, while she appears to be asleep.

1. It’s hard to accept that I endured a 4-hour wait, only for Celine not to appear; I genuinely thought she would make it, unbelievable!

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2. I can hardly believe I spent four hours waiting, and Celine didn’t show up; I truly believed she was coming, oh my!

On Tuesday, a video from Celine, captured at her Las Vegas abode, graced our screens during the semifinal, and she expressed: “If only I could be there with you in Basel at this moment. That’s all I truly yearn for.” As an ardent fan, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of longing alongside her.

1988 marked a transformative point in my life as I clinched the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland. Music serves as an extraordinary force that brings people together; it’s our source of power and comfort during challenging times.

Stiff Person Syndrome represents an exceptionally uncommon neurological condition, primarily marked by persistent muscle rigidity.

The distressing situation arises due to an autoimmune reaction where the body mistakenly targets its own cells for destruction.

Although there’s no known cure for this advancing condition at the moment, it can be managed effectively through different approaches including the use of steroids.

The illness is so rare that it is thought to affect just one or two people in every million.

Celine herself admitted that she was only diagnosed via an extensive process of elimination.

I’ve managed to learn singing skills, even with my illness, by combining therapeutic practices and vocal rehabilitation techniques.

Celine told the BBC last year: ‘My voice will be rebuilt.’

She mentioned: ‘I aim to join efforts in collecting funds, promoting awareness, and discovering a cure. What a wonderful prospect!’

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2025-05-18 12:04

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