Belgium’s public broadcaster VRT has announced it will not be sending a commentary team to Vienna for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This decision marks a significant shift in the broadcaster’s traditional Eurovision coverage, raising questions about the implications for Belgian viewers and the contest’s fan community. Eurovoix reports on the developments and the context behind VRT’s unexpected move ahead of next year’s competition.
Belgium’s VRT Withdraws Commentary Team from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna
Belgium’s public broadcaster VRT has stunned Eurovision fans by announcing that it will not be sending its traditional commentary team to cover the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Citing budgetary constraints and a strategic shift in resource allocation, VRT confirmed that it will instead rely on alternative coverage methods, such as live social media updates and collaboration with international commentary teams. This unprecedented move breaks a longstanding…
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Author : Ava Thompson
Publish date : 2026-02-20 05:58:00
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