Delta Goodrem Soars in Eurovision Semi-Final

Delta Goodrem has significantly boosted Australia's prospects at the Eurovision Song Contest. Her performance of the power ballad 'Eclipse' during Thursday's semi-final propelled her to become the second favourite to win the competition. She is now closely trailing Finland, who had previously been considered the most likely victor.

Should Goodrem win the contest on Saturday, it would be a historic achievement for Australia. The nation first participated as a one-off wild card entry in 2015 but has since become a regular fixture in the annual competition. Despite the geographical distance from Europe, Eurovision enjoys immense popularity in Australia, consistently drawing over a million viewers.