The famous nine finalists of the National Selection for Eurovision-2026: Jerry Heil, Laud, and others

According to glavcom.ua: Nine participants of the National Selection for Eurovision-2026 have become finalists, reports 'Glavkom'. Among them are Jerry Heil, Laud, Leléka, Molodi, Monokate, Mr. Vel, The Elliens, Valeriya Force, and 'ShchukaRyba'.

Selection Process

• In January, an online voting will be held in the 'DiiA' application to determine the tenth finalist.
• The full list of artists who entered the selection will be published by January 15, 2026.
• The final of the National Selection will take place in February, where the performer representing Ukraine at Eurovision will be chosen.

This year's Eurovision contest will take place in Vienna, and 451 applications have already been received from Ukrainian artists for participation. The organizers announced new details and changes in the voting system aimed at increasing transparency and engaging the audience.

According to preliminary data, the number of participating countries in Eurovision-2026 may be at a record low for the last two decades.

Thus, the Ukrainian audience expects interesting and bright performances in the National Selection, which will reveal its results by early February.

A literary summary, briefly describing the events and expectations of the National Selection for Eurovision-2026. The participants have already been determined, voting and the final are approaching, and the number of participating countries may turn out to be fewer than before. An exciting show and a high level of competition are anticipated.