Austria’s national broadcaster ORF has officially announced that Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Vienna, Austria, this May.
The hosts of Eurovision 2026 were revealed earlier today (Thursday). Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will lead the celebration of the contest’s 70th edition, to be held on May 12, 14, and 16 in Vienna, Austria. Both are seasoned television personalities with extensive experience in entertainment. The announcement was made live on Ö3’s morning show and was followed by an official press conference in Vienna.
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ORF’s vision for Eurovision 2026
ÖRF’s Head of Programs Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz said:
“Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are two motivated, exciting and extraordinary personalities who will guide us through the spectacular shows of the Eurovision Song Contest. Our goal is to thrill an international audience from all over the world with a sensational TV experience. We developed a concept and then searched for the right hosts – and we found them! Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are an exciting and unique pair. Both with great passion for the Contest and two excellent ambassadors for the cause, who will be remembered for a long time with their performance.”
Who Are the Hosts?
Victoria Swarovski
Born in Tyrol and aged 32, she is among the most prominent German-speaking TV presenters, best known as the face of the popular show Let’s Dance. ORF confirmed that she will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Swarovski began her career as a singer and model and later founded a successful beauty brand. Now, she’s ready to take on one of her biggest challenges yet — standing on one of the world’s largest music stages.
Michael Ostrowski
Aged 53 and born in Leoben, Ostrowski is known as one of Austria’s most versatile and acclaimed creators. He first rose to fame with the 2004 film Nacktschnecken and has since become an award-winning actor, screenwriter, and director, responsible for productions like Der Onkel and notable roles in the Eberhoferkrimi series. Alongside his film career, Ostrowski is an experienced and charismatic host who has led prestigious ceremonies such as the Amadeus and Nestroy Awards, even winning the Romy Award for hosting 100 Years of Radio.
Eurovision 2026: The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Austria, following the country’s third historic win with the song “Wasted Love” performed by JJ. This will be the third time the contest is hosted in Austria, after 1967 and 2015.
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Tal Dahan – Journalist, radio broadcaster, and Eurovision content creator.
Tal Dahan is an Israeli journalist and editor specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest, working with the EuroMix editorial team for four years. Since 2022, she has provided regular on-site coverage of Eurovision from the host city, and from 2023 has also reported directly from the press room—offering the Israeli audience live updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth commentary.
Tal is a member of the Eurovision tribute and parody band “EuroFalsh,” a radio broadcaster, and a student of political science and communications.
She is considered one of Israel’s leading young Eurovision experts. In addition to covering the main contest, Tal has reported from Eurovision pre-parties and national selection events across Europe (in Thessaloniki, Stockholm, Madrid, and more), been interviewed by major media outlets in Israel and internationally, and presented Eurovision-themed podcasts and radio shows.
