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Drama in the UK: Was the Eurovision 2026 Representative Secretly Dropped?

January 31, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A dramatic report claims the United KIngdom's representative for Eurovision 2026 was ruled out following problematic background checks. The BBC denies the reports, saying no representative has yet been chosen. Over the past 24 hours, an unprecedented media storm has erupted in the United Kingdom surrounding the selection of the country’s representative for Eurovision 2026. Reports in the British press claimed that the BBC was forced to secretly drop the artist chosen to represent the country in the competition due to problematic statements uncovered during background checks. The British broadcaster BBC has clarified that the report is incorrect and unfounded, stressing that no dismissal took place, as no representative has yet been selected. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 – a “Pressure Cooker” Serious allegations emerged over the weekend, claiming that the BBC was forced to remove the planned United Kingdom's representative for Eurovision 2026 after routine background checks raised a “string of major concerns”...

Italy: Achille Lauro Joins as Co‑Host of Festival Di Sanremo 2026

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s national broadcaster RAI has announced that Achille Lauro, San Marino’s representative at Eurovision 2022, will co‑host "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" with Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini. He shocked Italy with transparent bodysuits, staged a televised baptism, and represented San Marino at Eurovision 2022 on a mechanical bull. Now, Achille Lauro makes the most surprising turn in his career — stepping to the establishment side of the stage as co‑host of this year’s Festival Di Sanremo. Italy’s national broadcaster RAI officially announced during the Tg1 evening news broadcast that Lauro will serve as co‑presenter at "Festival Di Sanremo 2026". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From Provocation to the Mainstream Stage The announcement marks a major milestone in the festival’s history. Lauro, long regarded as Sanremo’s “bad boy”, now takes the reins of Italy’s most prestigious and widely watched cultural event, joining two established figures: seasoned broadcaster Carlo Conti and singer‑host Laura Pausini, who co‑hosted Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy. The combination of Conti and Lauro...

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Final Running Order Revealed!

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, has revealed the running order for “Vidbir 2026”, set for February 7th, where Ukraine’s entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will be chosen. Ukraine’s national broadcaster, Suspilne, announced yesterday (Friday) on social media the official running order of the ten competing songs competing in “Vidbir 2026”. The final will take place next Saturday, February 7th, at 18:00 CET. The winner will go on to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The winner of the national final will be determined through a combination of audience votes (50%) and the jury vote revealed last night (50%). Who will take the win and represent Ukraine on the Eurovision stage? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026": Running Order Valeriya Force - Open Our Hearts MOLODI - The Legends Monokate - TYT The Elliens - Crawling Whispers LAUD - Lightkeeper LELÉKA - Ridnim Mr. Vel - Do or Done KHAYAT - Hertzi Jerri Heil - Catharticus ShchukaRyba - Moya...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Bulgaria Selects its Representative for Eurovision 2026!

January 31, 2026February 14, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch live: Tonight at 20:00 CET, Bulgaria holds the grand final of “Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026”, to select its Eurovision 2026 representative for Vienna, Austria. A live stream link is available below. Tonight at 20:00 CET, the final stage of "Natsionalna Selektsiya 2026", will take place at the studios of the national broadcaster BNT in Sofia. By the end of the night, Bulgaria’s representative for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. Eight contestants will compete for the honor of representing Bulgaria at the Eurovision in Vienna, Austria. As in the first stage, each performer will sing one of their known hits—not the song planned for Eurovision. The Eurovision entry itself will be selected during a special broadcast on February 28th. The grand final will be hosted by Georgi Lyubenov, Boryana Gramatikova, and in the green room by Vladimira Ilieva. Five judges will determine the results, scoring each song between 1 and 5 points. Simultaneously, the public can vote on the official BNT website: the entry receiving...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: First Heat of the Swedish Melodifestivalen

January 31, 2026February 7, 2026 by Rachel Geron Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first heat of "Melodifestivalen 2026" begins tonight at 20:00 CET. Two songs will secure spots in the final, while one will advance to the Second Chance round. A viewing link is provided. Europe's largest and most beloved Eurovision national selection, Melodifestivalen 2026, kicks off tonight with its first heat! The event will take place at the Saab Arena in Linköping. Six songs will compete on the Melodifestivalen stage tonight. The two songs receiving the most votes will advance directly to the grand final, scheduled for March 7th in Stockholm. The third-place song from each heat will qualify to a "Second Chance" round at the end of the fifth heat on February 28th, a week before the final, for another opportunity to reach the grand final. The winner of the final will represent Sweden in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The heat will begin at 20:00 CET. To watch the first heat of Melodifestivalen 2026, click here! (adsbygoogle...

Tonight at 20:10 CET: First Semi-Final of “Supernova 2026”

January 31, 2026 by Neta Geffen Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tonight at 20:10 CET, the first semi-final of Latvia’s Eurovision selection "Supernova 2026" takes place, with five songs advancing to the final. A live broadcast link is available below. The first semi-final of "Supernova 2026", kicks off tonight. Twelve artists will compete this evening for five coveted spots in the grand final. The semi-final will be held at Riga Film Studio in Riga, the capital of Latvia, and will be hosted by Ketija Šēnberga, Lauris Reiniks, and Māra Sleja. The second semi-final is scheduled to take place on February 7th (next Saturday), where an additional five songs will qualify for the final. One extra spot in the final is reserved for a decision by Latvia’s national broadcaster LTV, which may grant a second chance to a song that did not initially qualify. Latvia’s representative and song for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the grand final, set to take place on February 14th in Riga. To watch the first...

Tonight at 20:00 CET: Second Heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”

January 31, 2026 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:00 CET, the second heat of “Eurovizija.LT 2026”, at its end two songs will secure their place in the final. Here is a link to watch the broadcast. The second heat of “Eurovizija.LT”, is setting out today! Another eight artists will compete tonight for two spots in the final, while a third contestant will receive a chance to take part in a “second chance round” that will be held online later in the season. The results will be determined by a combination of public voting (50%) and jury voting (50%). The second heat will take place at the LRT television studios in Vilnius, hosted by Gabriele Martirosian, Rimvydas Černiauskas, and Eglė Kernagytė. The heats will be held weekly, every Saturday, leading up to the final. Lithuania’s entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen during the final, which is expected to take place on Friday, February 27th, at the Twinsbet Arena in Vilnius, the capital of...

Scandal in Poland: Eurovision 2026 National Final Results to Be Revealed Only the Next Morning

January 30, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Poland’s national broadcaster TVP will announce the winner of “Polskie Kwalifikacje 2026" final only the morning after the show, according to local reports, raising questions over how the selection process deteriorated. The final of “Polskie Kwalifikacje 2026", for the contest set to take place in Vienna, Austria, will be broadcast on 7 March. According to local reports, the results will only be revealed the following morning on the breakfast television programme “Pytaniu na Śniadanie” (“Question for Breakfast”). Just a few months ago, Poland’s national broadcaster (TVP) had planned to stage the national final as a large-scale arena show with tickets available to the general public. The aim was to attract a much larger audience, create an experience comparable to an international concert, generate broad media attention, and align with other European countries where Eurovision national selections have evolved into major spectacle events. How did the selection deteriorate into a low-level, studio-only television production? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Polish Selection...

Ukraine: “Vidbir 2026” Judges Revealed!

January 30, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne has announced the five judges for the “Vidbir 2026” final on 7 February, which will select Ukraine’s representative for the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne, which leads “Vidbir 2026” has officially revealed the members of its judging panel. This year marks a notable change in the jury’s composition, expanding from three to five judges. In addition, the judges were not selected via an online public vote, but instead appointed internally by the national broadcaster. According to Herman Nenov, producer of the Ukrainian Eurovision national selection, the jury was expanded in order to incorporate a broader range of professional perspectives when evaluating Ukraine’s potential Eurovision entry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Are the Judges of Vidbir 2026? • Ruslana – Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with “Wild Dances”. • Zlata Ognevich – Represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with “Gravity”, finishing in third...

Malta Protest Targets Eurovision 2026: Calls for Withdrawal Over Israel’s Participation in Valletta

January 30, 2026 by Oscar Diefenthal Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pro-Palestinian groups in Malta announce a national protest urging withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation, intensifying political pressure on the contest. It emerged today for the first time that a pro-Palestinian campaign in Malta has announced a nationwide demonstration against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, calling on the Maltese government to lead a withdrawal from the contest as long as Israel remains a participant. This marks another forceful and controversial move that once again places Eurovision 2026 at the center of political turmoil, with a direct challenge to the legitimacy of Israel’s participation in the competition. The demonstration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 21 February, at 16:00 local time, in front of the Parliament building in Valletta, carrying a sharp and unequivocal message: “No music during genocide.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Call for Withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 and Severe Accusations Against Israel The protest organizers are demanding that Malta withdraw from the competition...