Celine Dion plans comeback at the ESC - an appearance in Basel wobbles!

Celine Dion plans comeback at the ESC - an appearance in Basel wobbles!

Basel, Schweiz - Celine Dion could appear at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel if your health is allowed. This was announced by the organizers, while fans expressed great joy about Dion's interest. Reto Peritz, the ESC's executive producer, explained that her current state of health plays a crucial role in planning her performance. In May, at the time of the competition, the situation remains uncertain, since Dion suffers from Stiff-Person syndrome, a rare neurological autoimmune disease that is characterized by muscle stiffness and painful cramps. The conversations about their possible appearance have been running for several months.

Dion has a special connection to Switzerland and the ESC, since in 1988 she won the competition for Switzerland with the song "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi". This was the first victory for the country since the competition was founded in 1956. In the past, the singer sold over 200 million recordings and received numerous awards, including six Grammys.

challenges with health

In December 2022, Celine Dion announced that she had to cancel concerts after she was diagnosed with Stiff-Person-Person-Syndrome. As Dion explained in a documentary with the title "I Am: Celine Dion", she already suffered from symptoms for 17 years before the diagnosis was made in July 2022. These symptoms included uncontrollable muscle cramps, which also affected their voice. Dion described the disease in an interview as a feeling as if it is strangled, especially if the cramps affect its throat. The severity of these symptoms made it difficult for her to do and perform everyday things.

The Stiff-Personal syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own body. This disease leads to a lively muscles and can cause dangerous cramps, often triggered by touch or noise. Despite the challenges, Dion shows an admirable determination to continue her career. She emphasized: "If I can't run, I'll go. If I can't go, I'll crawl. But I won't stop."

another step on stage?

The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest are confident and already have backup plans in the event that Dion cannot realize their participation. Co-Executive Producer Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz expressed the desire to receive Dion's promise for the performance and hope that they will stabilize themselves until the event in order to be able to inspire their fans again with their music.

in public and on their social media, Dion continues to be combative. She has had a long way behind her and is working hard to win her voice back while fighting against Stiff-Person-Person-Person-Syndrome. The coming months will be crucial to see if she can actually appear at the ESC and her fans hope for the best.