Anthony Albanese's Emotional Support for Delta Goodrem After Eurovision Loss

A Heartwarming Message of Support for Delta Goodrem

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared a heartfelt message of support for Delta Goodrem following her close call at Eurovision 2026. The Sydney-born politician, 63, took to X on Sunday morning to express his pride in the Australian singer for securing fourth place in the intense competition.

'Well done, Delta. You did Australia proud,' he wrote alongside a photo of Delta performing at the world-famous event. This was not the first time Albanese had shown his support; earlier that day, he had posted a message encouraging her during the annual singing contest.

'Good luck at the Eurovision Grand Final, Delta,' he wrote. 'You’ve already made Australia proud. We'll all be cheering you on.'

Goodrem finished in fourth place at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, with Bulgarian singer Dara taking the crown with her song "Bangaranga." The Aussie superstar was an early fan favorite and earned 287 points after delivering a stunning performance of her power ballad "Eclipse." However, she fell short to Dara, who scored an impressive 516 points, as well as Israel's Noam Betten with 343 points and Romania's Alexandra Căpitănescu on 296 points.

During her performance in Vienna, Goodrem captivated the audience with blinding stage lights, swirling smoke, and a full-force wind machine moment. She was once considered the second favorite to win the 70th edition of the iconic song contest after her bid to become the first Australian artist to claim the Eurovision title.

The emotional performance marked a remarkable week for the singer, whose semi-final appearance had already propelled her into uncharted territory for an Australian act in the competition. Many Eurovision viewers had already declared that "Eclipse" was Australia's strongest entry since Dami Im stunned audiences with "The Sound of Silence" in 2016, ultimately finishing in second place.

Before flying to Vienna for the competition, Goodrem expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans back home.

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'I love it, I love the passion, the positivity,' she told nine.com.au. 'I'm gonna take all this incredible good energy and vibes with me and fly over to Vienna with it all.'

Australia qualified for the grand final alongside countries including Malta, Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, and Albania. Other nations competing in the blockbuster final include Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Romania, while Eurovision's traditional 'Big Four' — France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom — automatically qualified for the grand final.

Despite being one of the favorites, Eurovision organizers have confirmed that the contest would not be hosted in Australia if the country wins, with another European nation expected to step in as host instead.

Despite her dazzling career, Delta has faced significant health challenges, including her Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis in 2003 at the age of 18. She recovered from the illness but had to relearn how to speak after having her salivary gland removed.

Her resurgence comes off the back of her incredible survivor story, with her first battle being at just 18, when in July 2003 she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system.

On discovering the cancer, she said: 'I was doing sit-ups when I felt something pop in my neck. I reached down and I felt a small lump at the base of my throat. It wasn't sore, it wasn't visible, but I could feel it.'

Speaking about the battle, she previously said: 'That damage meant that I had to then learn how to speak again and how to be able to pronounce. It was a complete paralysis, and it was a lot of hard work, a lot of determination.'

She underwent radiation therapy and chemotherapy, which led to her losing her hair, which she confessed was the 'hardest part' due to the fact she was still a teen.

Speaking about her treatment, Delta said: 'The treatment was tough. I remember one day staring out of the window, longing to be able to just go for a walk and get a coffee. I looked in the mirror. My face had a green tinge... My hair was falling out. I had lost so much weight and I thought, I don't recognise this person. You know rationally you're the same person, but you look and feel so different.'