Elisabeth ‘Bettan’ Andreassen has been given the honourable task of announcing Norway’s jury points in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this Saturday. The beloved Eurovision legend will reveal the results from Oslo, adding a touch of national pride to the voting procedure.
A Eurovision Icon Returns to the Spotlight
Norwegian broadcaster NRK has confirmed that Elisabeth Andreassen, affectionately known as ‘Bettan’, will be the spokesperson for Norway during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. This announcement has been met with excitement from fans across Europe, eager to see the familiar face of a true Eurovision icon.
Bettan is a household name within the Eurovision community, having graced the stage four times throughout her illustrious career. She famously secured Norway’s first-ever victory in 1985 as one half of the duo Bobbysocks!, with their iconic song ‘La det swinge’. Her other notable participations for Norway include a sixth-place finish in 1994 with Jan Werner Danielsen, and a impressive second-place finish in 1996 with ‘I evighet’. She also represented Sweden in 1982 as part of the group Chips.
Her role as spokesperson means she will be the one to announce the highly anticipated 12 points from the Norwegian professional jury, a moment that is always a highlight of the scoring sequence. Fans can look forward to seeing Bettan deliver Norway’s verdict live from Oslo during Saturday’s final.
