Khayat has won the Vidbir 2026 wild card, the line up for the 2026 Ukrainian national final is now complete!

Vibdir 2026 is scheduled to be held on Saturday 7th February 2026.  A total of 10 acts will battle for the golden ticket to Eurovision 2026 at the Ukrainian national final- Vidbir 2026.

The 2026 Ukrainain Eurovision entry and act will be determined via a combined public voting and jury deliberation.

The Vidbir 2026 finalists:

  1.  Jerry Heil
  2. LAUD
  3. LELÉKA
  4. MOLODI
  5. Monokate
  6. Mr. Vel
  7. The Elliens
  8. Valeriya Force
  9. ShchukaRyba
  10. Khayat- Hertsy

The competing songs will be relased on January 15th, the running order of the competition will be also determined on the same day via a draw.

 


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