Main points
- Eurovision in Ukraine will be commented by Timur Miroshnychenko, Vasyl Baydak, Svitlana Tarabarova and alyona alyona.
- Eurovision 2026 will be available to watch on all Suspilny platforms from 10:00 p.m.
Eurovision 2026 commentators / Photo Public
Traditionally, Eurovision in Ukraine will be commented by Timur Miroshnychenko. This year, he will be joined in the semi-finals and grand final by stand-up comedian Vasyl Baydak, singer Svitlana Tarabarova, and rapper Alyona Alyona.
This is reported by Suspilne.
Vasyl Baydak was the host of the National Selection for Eurovision in 2024 and 2025, Svitlana Tarabarova is the music producer of the National Selection for Junior Eurovision, and alyona alyona together with Jerry Heil represented Ukraine at the 68th Song Contest with the track Teresa & Maria, they took 3rd place.
I am very happy that this year I will be joined by this beautiful trio,
– said Timur Miroshnychenko.
Baydak will be commentating on the first semi-final. The stand-up comedian said that he has already heard some of the songs of the Eurovision 2026 participants, and admitted that there are some among them that he wants to hear live.
I've already commented with Timur, I remember it was quite fun. There's not much time for communication on live broadcasts, but I'm ready to squeeze in jokes even in 3-4 seconds. And, of course, being locked in a room the size of one-tenth of a tennis court with Timur Miroshnychenko for three hours is always a plus,
– he said.
Tarabarova will join Miroshnychenko in the second semi-final. According to the singer, it is a great honor for her to become one of the commentators.
I am looking forward to this experience, because it is an opportunity not only to experience the competition in a new way, but also to share my impressions with the audience. I expect many bright discoveries, strong performances and, of course, sincere support for our artists. For me, it is also about responsibility – to be the voice of this great musical event for Ukrainians,
– Svetlana noted.
alyona alyona shared that she is happy to return to commentating on the Eurovision Grand Final.
Last year, I saw through the comments that people really liked our tandem with Timur. It was exciting for me, because it's a lot of responsibility, but it all worked out. I hope this year will be even better. I'm already really looking forward to May 16,
– added the rapper.
Important! Eurovision 2026 will be available to watch on all Suspilne platforms, according to the Suspilne Kultura website. The broadcast will start at 10:00 p.m.
Eurovision 2026: the main thing
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The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted by Vienna. The semi-finals are scheduled for May 12 and 14, with the grand final taking place on May 16.
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35 countries will participate in Eurovision 2026. Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland boycotted the contest because the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) allowed Israel to participate.
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Ukraine will be represented by LELÉKA with the song Ridnym. She will perform in the second semi-final at number 12.