Celine Dion makes rare appearance at Eurovision leaving fans in tears

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00:00Dear Eurovision family and contestants,

00:03Chassan, c'est un bruit de la visite du monde entier.

00:07I'd love nothing more than to be with you in Basel right now.

00:12Switzerland will forever hold a special place in my heart.

00:16It's a country that believed in me and gave me the chance

00:20to be part of something so extraordinary.

00:24Winning the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland in 1988

00:30was a life-changing moment for me.

00:34And I'm so thankful for everyone who supported me.

00:39Now, 37 years later, I know.

00:46It's so beautiful and emotional to see Switzerland winning

00:49and hosting this incredible event once again.

00:52To the people of Switzerland, thank you for your love.

00:58This night is yours, and I hope you feel as proud as I do.