Overview
- Rehearsal reports Monday in Vienna say Fire now opens as a piano ballad before shifting into the known dance‑pop arrangement.
- Following Sunday’s turquoise‑carpet ceremony, Engels drew wide notice in a flame‑red gown by designer Jasmin Erbas that echoed her song theme.
- Germany is pre‑qualified for Saturday’s final as a Big Five country, and ARD and ONE will carry the shows with Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski hosting.
- Betting markets place Engels around 23rd, with Finland leading the odds and Greece and Denmark among the closest challengers.
- Boycotts over Israel’s participation and planned protests have cut the field to 35 entries and led Vienna to deploy heavy security for the week’s events.