{"id":580948,"date":"2026-05-13T02:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/580948\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T02:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:48:13","slug":"eurovision-fans-lose-their-minds-over-insane-will-ferrell-cameo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/580948\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurovision fans lose their minds over ‘insane’ Will Ferrell cameo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"Actor
\n\t\tWill Ferrell has sent fans into a frenzy after his surprise cameo on the show (Picture: AP)<\/p>\n

Across its 70-year history, the Eurovision<\/a> Song Contest has always been one for surprises.<\/p>\n

But nobody, not even die hard fans, could have expected the inclusion of Will Ferrell during a segment on the BBC<\/a> show.<\/p>\n

To mark the 70th anniversary, the competition pulled out all the stops to celebrate the landmark milestone.<\/p>\n

After opening with an emotional tribute about the seven-decade history of Eurovision that left fans in floods of tears, the show then portrayed some messages from other contestants and fans.<\/p>\n

As each person reflected on what Eurovision meant to them, suddenly the Step Brothers star, 58, made a surprise cameo during the video messages.<\/p>\n

In a short clip, he said: \u2018One word for Eurovision? Let me think\u2026 what could it be? I know, joy!\u2019<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Mandatory
\n\t\tThe actor is a huge fan of the song contest (Picture: Andreas Hillergren\/TT\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Dress
\n\t\tThe first semi-final of the competition took place on Tuesday night (Picture: Christian Bruna\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Reacting to the moment on social media<\/a>, @superTV247 wrote on X: \u2018Yes that is Will Ferrell and yes this is still #Eurovision<\/a>.\u2019<\/p>\n

Wiesel also wrote: \u2018This is just plain crazy, that Will Ferrell was here to switch on.\u2019<\/p>\n

David, meanwhile, said: \u2018How great to see Will Ferrell at this #EuroSemi1 in Vienna<\/a>, even if it\u2019s through a video, evoking his character in that hilarious #Eurovision tribute movie.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019ve probably watched it like 8 times and it still feels like not enough.\u2019<\/p>\n

Echoing the other reactions, Ava also added: \u2018Will Ferrell cameo is INSANE #Eurovision.\u2019<\/p>\n

Despite fans\u2019 shock over his involvement, the Hollywood actor does actually have an amusing history with Eurovision after starring in and co-writing the musical comedy film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Netflix
\n\t\tThe actor co-wrote and starred in a Netflix film about Eurovision (Picture: Netflix)<\/p>\n

\t\t\"EUROVISION
\n\t\tFerrell\u2019s Eurovision film also starred Rachel McAdams (Picture: Elizabeth Viggiano\/Netflix)<\/p>\n

The Netflix<\/a> movie follows Icelandic singers Lars (Ferrell) and Sigrit (Rachel McAdams) as they represent their country in the contest.<\/p>\n

Having attended in 2018 and 2019, Ferrell is a huge fan of the show.<\/p>\n

Recently, it was also confirmed that his comedy film would be turning into a musical on Broadway.<\/p>\n

Discussing the project, he told Radio Times<\/a>: \u2018We are more than excited to bring Eurovision to Broadway. The stage musical is a perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition.\u2019<\/p>\n

Watch Eurovision semifinals on Thursday 14 May and The Grand Final Saturday May 16 on BBC One and iPlayer.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

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