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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The country returns to Eurovision 2026 with a new selection combining public voting and jury choice; top Bulgarian artists are set to compete Bulgaria is making a comeback to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, following a three-year break since 2022, as revealed at the end of October. The Greek site Eurovisionfun has disclosed for the first time how Bulgaria will select its representative and song for the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Selection Process: Public Vote and Expert Jury According to reports, the Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT will produce a televised competition to select the artist, which will be based on public voting. After the artist is chosen, a professional jury will internally select the song to be performed in Vienna. Not Exactly a National Final, Nor a Fully Internal Choice About a week ago, various Bulgarian media reported that Bulgaria will hold a national pre-Eurovision selection, with BNT inviting artists, bands, and producers to submit applications by year-end. The format...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reports in Bulgaria suggest that for Eurovision 2026, the country may return to a televised national selection show for its entrant and song, after years of internal selections Bulgaria is gearing up for a big return to Eurovision 2026, with local reports indicating a multi-artist national selection will determine the country’s act and song for Vienna, Austria, for the first time since 2012. According to several Bulgarian sources, the national broadcaster BNT has invited artists, bands, and producers to submit their entries by year’s end. The national selection is expected to be held in early 2026, using a mix of public voting and a professional jury. This decision, per reports, stems from the broadcaster's desire to reignite excitement and interest around Eurovision after not participating since 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bulgarian media further report that standout artists such as Krisiya, Dara, Mihaela Marinova, and Tita are among those invited to participate. A national broadcaster representative stated: “We...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After three years of absence and false rumors of withdrawal, Bulgaria will return to Eurovision — confirming its participation in the 2026 contest set to take place in Vienna. Bulgaria is officially returning to Eurovision 2026! The Bulgarian national broadcaster BNT has confirmed the country’s participation in the upcoming contest, marking a surprising comeback after a three-year absence due to financial difficulties and waning local interest. Bulgaria becomes the 31st country to express interest in joining Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It remains unclear how Bulgaria will select its representative and song for Eurovision 2026. The country is not known for holding national selection shows and usually opts for an internal selection process. In fact, Bulgaria has not organized a national pre-selection since 2011. Bulgaria’s Eurovision...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Bulgarian Supreme Court ruling extended the deadline for appointing a new head of BNT, reigniting hopes among fans for the country’s Eurovision return. Will Bulgaria return to Eurovision, or not? New hope has emerged among many fans after the Bulgarian Supreme Court extended the deadline for appointing the head of the national broadcaster. This decision followed the failed attempt on July 15th, when members of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) could not reach a majority agreement on a candidate for the position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Appointment Process Eight candidates are running for this role, among them current broadcaster head Emil Kushlukov. In the voting process, council members must cast a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote for each candidate, with abstentions not allowed. According to Bulgarian news outlet BTA, the deadline for submitting candidate applications was set for September 12th. Hearings with the candidates will take place on October 14th and 15th, with a final decision expected no later than...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kristian Kostov exposes provocative claims about voting manipulation, country alliances, and dilemmas stirring Eurovision ahead of 2026 – is the contest truly fair? Kristian Kostov, who represented Bulgaria at Eurovision 2017 with the song "Beautiful Mess" and achieved an impressive second place, recently reignited discussions about the fairness and reliability of Eurovision voting. In a TikTok video that was published recently, Kostov claimed that "Eurovision results are not always reliable,” hinting at the influence of behind-the-scenes connections—especially among the juries. According to him, the path to victory is not always based solely on the music, and he suggested completely abolishing the jury voting system. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Behind-the-scenes allegations: Is it really all about ‘connections’? Kostov was candid in his latest TikTok video when asked if he had bought votes: "You’re implying I bought it, and I’m broke! I wish I could buy it but I can’t..." He continued by stating that "Eurovision results are neither fully reliable nor completely unreliable," alluding that "everything...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bulgarian National Broadcaster BNT announced today that despite the desire to compete again, Bulgaria will not return to Eurovision in the foreseeable future. The Bulgarian National Television BNT has declared today that it does not intend to return to Eurovision in the near future. This announcement follows a wave of speculation regarding Bulgaria's possible return to the competition. Bulgaria withdrew from the Eurovision contest after Eurovision 2022 due to financial difficulties and has shown no signs of a future comeback. In that year, Intelligent Music Project represented the country but did not qualify for the grand final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to BNT's official Twitter account, a delegation from Bulgaria attended the last Eurovision held in Malmö, Sweden, which included artists and producers assessing the ground for Bulgaria's return to the contest. A post published on May 12th stated that the audience in Bulgaria is ready for a return and that many Eurovision fans would be delighted...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kristian Kostov, Bulgaria's most successful Eurovision representative, has publicly hinted at his relationship with singer Polina Bogusevich, sparking great excitement among fans and Bulgarian media alike. Kristian Kostov, the Bulgarian-Russian singer who achieved Bulgaria's best-ever Eurovision result - second place, recently made headlines by hinting at a romantic relationship with his new girlfriend. The 24-year-old artist shared a romantic photo on social media, embracing Russian-Korean singer Polina Bogusevich, the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest winner. According to the Bulgarian news site bgdnes.bg, the couple's relationship has apparently blossomed in Los Angeles, where Kostov currently resides and works on new musical projects. Their shared backgrounds in the music industry, particularly their Eurovision experiences, seem to have played a role in their connection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Perfect Match in the Musical Heavens Kostov's post, captioned "You've found someone that makes your morning better than coffee," sent fans into a frenzy. The revelation comes as a pleasant surprise to many who...