Category: Ukraine

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian Eurovision representative Viktoria Leléka opens her heart in a deeply personal interview. The singer speaks candidly about her second divorce, her housing instability, and why she cannot return to her childhood home. Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Viktoria Leléka - known to fans simply as Leléka - has opened up about a severe personal crisis. In a raw and emotional interview, the singer revealed that she is currently going through a divorce from her second husband. According to Leléka, the painful breakdown of her marriage coincided exactly with the launch of Vidbir, Ukraine's national selection for Eurovision. While she officially moved to Berlin for her studies, she does not own any property or have a permanent home there. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don't understand where I'm supposed to live" For six months during her Eurovision preparations, Leléka lived in Kyiv in a small apartment belonging to a close friend, who kindly let her...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 fans are furious after the official YouTube upload cut Verka Serdiuchka's emotional performance of 'Volare' in Vienna. The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, which took place last week in Vienna, may seem like a magnificent musical celebration, but it did not pass without loud backstage drama. When the official recording of the broadcast was uploaded to the official Eurovision YouTube channel, contest fans around the world were left completely shocked and confused to discover that a significant part of the performance by Ukrainian pop giant Verka Serdiuchka had been cut from the broadcast edit. Social media users are furious about the incident, failing to understand the reason behind the decision, and even claiming that the omitted part was the most emotional moment of the entire evening. During the Grand Final interval act, beloved past stars of the contest delighted the audience with a rhythmic and festive medley of songs. Among the participants who swept the arena,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); LELÉKA’s second rehearsal of "Ridnym" for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 featured a bandura-infused performance and a stunning visual transformation. The Ukrainian singer LELÉKA did her polished second rehearsal in Wiener Stadthalle, making it clear that the artistic vision for her song "Ridnym" has undergone a significant upgrade since Vidbir. The performance, which begins with a clean and hypnotic image on a bright white runway, manages to distill the Ukrainian sense of "home" into a raw and powerful musical moment. With a rare combination of traditional bandura sounds and a sharp visual transformation - shifting from total darkness to a burst of color and emotion - Ukraine is positioning itself as one of the most memorable and moving entries of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The short video snippet released from LELÉKA’s second rehearsal for Ukraine has left viewers deeply moved. The artist demonstrates particularly impressive and precise vocal abilities alongside hypnotic staging that has been significantly improved...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Leléka, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Ridnym". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The Ukrainian singer Leléka took to the Wiener Stadthalle stage today for her first set of rehearsals, as song number 12 in the second semi-final. It was clear from the very first moment that this was not a carbon copy of her performance from the Ukrainian "Vidbir". The artist chose to present a refined and polished artistic vision for her song "Ridnym" (in English: "Relatives"), touching national emotional chords through the use of stunning visual elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Ukraine's First Rehearsal: More Details The show opens with a clean, hypnotic image: LELÉKA walks along a bright white runway, making her way towards musician Yaroslav Dzus. The sounds filling the arena are those of the traditional bandura - a deep cultural tribute she insisted on bringing to the global stage, distilling the Ukrainian sense of "home"...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian national broadcaster confirms Illya Dutsyk as director for Leléka’s Eurovision 2026 entry "Ridnym", promising brand-new staging and special effects in Vienna. Eurovision month has officially arrived, and preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna are reaching full speed. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, released official and intriguing details today, May 1st, regarding the planned performance for Leléka and her song "Ridnym". Ukraine, consistently recognized for its mesmerizing visual presentations, is preparing several surprises for the stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Illya Dutsyk to Lead Artistic Vision The man leading the artistic vision for the Ukrainian performance this year is director Illya Dutsyk. While this marks his debut on theEurovision stage, Dutsyk is no stranger to the world of the competition - he was the creative force behind the memorable staging for the band Ziferblat during the 2025 Ukrainian national selection. According to the team, the concept for the performance in Vienna will be built around a...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I believe I can win”: despite financial difficulties and a vocal injury she has faced, Ukraine’s representative for Eurovision 2026, Leléka, reveals new details about her planned performance on the big stage. With less than two months to go, the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria is getting closer. Today (Sunday), deeply worrying news emerged for Ukraine: Leléka, the country’s representative with the song “Ridnym”, suffered damage to her vocal cords and experienced a loss of voice since performing her Eurovision entry at a concert held on February 16th in Kyiv. Will she be able to deliver her song properly on stage in Vienna? In an interview published on Ukraine’s official Eurovision YouTube page, Ukraine’s representative, Leléka, shares her growing excitement ahead of her performance at Eurovision 2026. This comes after, about two weeks ago, she revealed that she was struggling to find sponsors and was forced to finance her participation herself, and that she had also suffered a serious vocal injury that raised concerns...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative faces a serious vocal cord injury after a Kyiv concert. Will Leléka recover in time to deliver “Ridnym” on stage in Vienna? With less than two months to go, the Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria is getting closer. Today (Sunday), deeply worrying news emerged for Ukraine: Leléka, the country’s representative with the song “Ridnym”, suffered damage to her vocal cords and experienced a loss of voice since performing her Eurovision entry at a concert held on February 16th in Kyiv. Will she be able to deliver her song properly on stage in Vienna? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Half‑Minute High Note: The Vocal Crisis That Could Return in Vienna For both Ukraine and the singer, this development is extremely alarming ahead of her appearance in the second semi-final of Eurovision, which will take place in less than two months, on May 14th. According to a report on the Ukrainian news programme “TSN”, the artist suffered a...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine has released the final version of its Eurovision 2026 entry, “Ridnym”, to be performed by Leléka on the Eurovision stage this May. Listen to the song. In the past few minutes, the final version of Ukraine’s entry for Eurovision 2026, “Ridnym”, has been released, to be performed by singer Leléka on stage in the second half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will take place on 14 May in Vienna, Austria. At this point, Ukraine is ranked 10th in the betting odds. Listen to Ukraine’s Eurovision revamp of “Ridnym”: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dramatic change in the song In the new version of the song, the lyrics remain identical, and the message of human resilience, hope and renewal in the face of a reality marked by destruction and painful change clearly stays the same. To reinforce this message, the melody accompanying the song has become far more dramatic, powerful and sweeping. The song describes extreme...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2026: LELÉKA will perform “Ridnym” in the second semi-final on May 14 in Vienna, Austria. Listen to the song. The Ukrainian-German folk-jazz band secured maximum points from both the audience and the jury, defeating renowned and seasoned competitors, including Jerry Heil, Monokate, and LAUD. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Full Results Place Song Name Jury Points Public Points Total 1 LELÉKA – Ridnym 10 10 20 2 LAUD – Lightkeeper 9 9 18 3 Jerry Heil – Catharticus 8 8 16 4 Mr. Vel – Do or Done 7 6 13 5 KHAYAT – Hertzi 5 7 12 6 Monokate – Tut 6 3 9 7 Valeriya Force – Open Our Hearts 4 2 6 8 MOLODI – The Legends 2 4 6 9 The Elliens – Crawling Whispers 1 5 6 10 ShchukaRyba – Moya Zeml 3 1 4 Who Are LELÉKA? LELÉKA is a Ukrainian-German folk-jazz ensemble led by soloist Viktoria Leléka. The group was founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2016, and comprises German and Ukrainian musicians alongside the vocalist. The band has released three studio albums and two EPs, winning prestigious awards, including the Creole Global Music Contest in 2017 and the Best Young European Band award at the Burghausen Jazz Festival in 2018. In...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 18:00 CET as Ukraine's "Vidbir 2026" airs, choosing the country's entry for Eurovision 2026. A link for viewing is provided. Tonight at 18:00 CET, "Vidbir 2026" will take place, culminating in the selection of the representative and song for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Ten contestants will compete, with the winner chosen by a combination of 50% public vote and 50% jury vote. In case of a tie, the public vote will be the deciding factor. Ukraine will be the sixth country to select the song that will represent it at Eurovision 2026, after Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, Malta and Luxembourg, and the 11th country to select its representative, with Cyprus, Georgia, Switzerland, Israel and Bulgaria also joining the list. The final will begin at 18:00 and continue until 21:00 CET. To watch Ukraine's "Vidbir 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Vidbir 2026" will be hosted by Timur Miroshnychenko and...