Delta Goodrem Shines, Becomes Eurovision Frontrunner

has emerged as a frontrunner to take out top honours Sunday's finale.

The Australian singer, 41, wowed audiences with her epic ballad Eclipse during the semi-finals on Friday morning, which propelled Australia to the grand final for the first time in three years.

Prior to the stunning performance, Eurovision World, which aggregates betting odds from a raft of sites around the world, had placed Delta as the fourth most likely to win, with an eight percent chance of glory.

However, following the semi-final, Delta's chances have improved significantly, with the singer now ranked second most likely to win, with a 19 per cent chance.

Aussie bookmaker Sportsbet has also placed Delta as the second-favourite to win behind .

She still has a fair bit of work to do, however, as Finland's Linda Lampenius & Pete Parkkonen remain the clear favourites with a 42 per cent chance of winning Eurovision. 

Former Australian Idol judge Mark Holden, credited with helping to launch Delta's career, told the Daily Mail he believed she has what it takes to bring Australia glory. 

'Delta works at her career every single day,' he said.

'She has created a live gig universe for herself in Europe and I have so much respect for her work ethic and her ability to commit to it every day.

'That's what it takes.' 

Australia joins second-round winners Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Norway, Cyprus, Malta, Albania, Denmark and Czechia in the finals.  

They will compete against first-round winners: Finland, Sweden, Greece, Moldova, Israel, Belgium, Serbia, Lithuania, Croatia and Poland. 

Following Friday’s performance, Delta received widespread praise from Eurovision fans online. 

'So errr.. Delta Goodrem really just came out here and said "Eurovision winner? That would be me." A vocal masterclass. Her stage presence is UNMATCHED!! Australia, 12 points!!!!' one user enthused.

Former Australian Idol judge Mark Holden, who is credited with helping launch Delta's career, told Daily Mail he believes she has what it takes to bring Australia glory