Following the celebrations of Eurovision 2025, the iconic glass microphone trophy has broken—again. This time, the mishap befell Austrian winner JJ, who shared the damaged trophy on TikTok, revealing it in two separate pieces. “My suitcase arrived broken, so the trophy broke too,” said the singer. “But don’t worry – it will be fixed.”

Why Is the Eurovision Trophy So Fragile?

The Eurovision Song Contest, the world’s biggest music competition, is renowned not only for its performances, costumes, and drama—but also for its distinctive trophy: a glass microphone awarded to the winner. In recent years, however, the trophy seems to have developed a reputation for being delicate. JJ is already the fifth winner whose trophy broke: it previously happened to Nemo, the Swiss winner of 2024; Netta Barzilai, who brought victory to Israel in 2018; Alexander Rybak of Norway in 2009; and Emmelie de Forest of Denmark in 2012.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) had previously attempted to reinforce the trophy with a metal ring, but the problem appears to persist. Each breakage reignites the debate: is it time for a new design?

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Eurovision 2026: Signs of a Major Redesign Ahead

In recent years, the EBU has introduced numerous changes to keep the contest fresh—ranging from revamped voting procedures to performance order decisions and format rules. Now, strong indications suggest that the organization is considering a new design for both the trophy and the logo, particularly in light of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the competition.

While speculation has followed every broken trophy, Swiss media now claim that the redesign is indeed imminent. The EBU has chosen not to comment on these reports.

Though the trophy is a prestigious symbol, its fragility is problematic. The EBU may opt for a more durable version or a completely new design that better reflects the evolving nature of the contest—dynamic, colorful, and audience-driven.

Why a Trophy Redesign Matters

The Eurovision Song Contest constantly evolves. These changes aim to keep the competition relevant and forward-looking. Updating the trophy and logo is a natural next step. A sturdier trophy would avoid embarrassing incidents and enhance the winners’ sense of prestige. A refreshed logo could symbolize the modern, global spirit of the event, which has long outgrown its “classic European song contest” roots.

Eurovision is a celebration of unforgettable moments—but also, sometimes, of unfortunate mishaps like a broken trophy. Soon, however, that trophy may not only be beautiful—but finally unbreakable.