Main points
- LELÉKA lost her voice during a solo concert in Kyiv due to previous problems after an illness and exhausting preparation for the National Selection.
- The artist won the National Selection-2026 with the song Ridnym and will represent Ukraine at Eurovision in Vienna in May 2026.
LELÉKA / Photo by Katerina Kozinskaya and Sebastian Haas / Collage by Kanal 24
On February 16, the winner of the National Selection for Eurovision-2026 gave a solo concert in Kyiv. LELÉKA performed at the Caribbean Club, where she performed her competition track Ridnym, with which she will represent Ukraine at Eurovision in Vienna.
During the performance, at one of the key moments of the song, where it was necessary to hit a high note, the singer broke her voice. The artist explained why this happened. This became known from the publication of music critic Roman Buturlakin on Instagram.
LELÉKA previously said that she had problems with her voice after an illness and even worked with a phoniatrist. Recovery requires time and rehabilitation, but the artist continues to actively perform. In addition, the period of preparation for the National Selection became morally and physically exhausting for her. The combination of these factors could have affected the artist's sound during the performance.
I'll pull that note out. I just need to get better,
– emphasized LELÉKA.
What is known about LELÉKA's victory at the 2026 National Selection?
- The artist performed the lyrical song Ridnym about hope, inner strength, and renewal. The track combines English and Ukrainian lyrics.
- In the final of the National Selection, LELÉKA received the highest number of points from both the jury and the audience.
- The artist has already signed a contract with the Public to participate in Eurovision 2026, officially becoming the representative of Ukraine.
- In May, she will represent our country at the song contest, which will be held in Vienna at the Wiener Stadthalle. LELÉKA will perform in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which is scheduled for May 14.