The NBA superstar praised Greek singer Akylas after Eurovision 2026, calling him “My winner” despite Greece finishing 10th in the competition

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The Greek entry - Akylas with his song 'Ferto' - is steady in second place despite post-performance fluctuations after Tuesday evening's semi-finals

Akylas electrified the crowd in Vienna with the high-energy “Ferto,” securing Greece a place in Saturday’s Eurovision 2026 final after one of the standout performances of the first semi-final

With a theatrical performance and strong televote momentum, Akylas and Ferto send Greece back to Eurovision’s grand final

The Eurovision Song Contest returns tonight with the first semi-final in Vienna, and bookmakers appear increasingly confident about who will dominate the opening show.

After a standout dress rehearsal in Vienna, Greece’s Eurovision entry “Ferto” is surging in the betting odds, fueling hopes of the country’s first victory since Helena Paparizou’s iconic 2005 triumph

The first semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest is set to begin at 10 pm local time, with Greece's Akylas performing fourth on the list of 15

BBC has tipped Greece’s “Ferto” by Akyla as one of the standout entries of Eurovision Song Contest 2026, placing it just behind Finland in the race for victory.

Dressed in an outfit inspired by The Little Prince, the iconic hero of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Akylas arrived in the Austrian capital to the sound of Zorba’s Dance, performed live by an orchestra.

Akylas is set to perform fourth, in the line-up, at the first semifinal on May 12

On stage, Akylas interacts with four distinct characters before breaking the narrative in a striking moment: stepping out of his role, removing his glasses, and addressing his mother in an emotionally charged segment.