The rehearsal of Ukraine’s representative Leléka on the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna did not improve the country’s position in the bookmakers’ predictions. According to the updated ranking from Eurovisionworld, Ukraine has lost one spot and is now in 11th place among the favorites of the contest.
This is reported by Finway
Potential winners and Ukraine’s chances
Bookmakers assess Leléka’s chances of winning at only 2%. Finland remains the leader of the ranking with a 29% probability of winning Eurovision 2026. Greece is in second place with a 16% chance, while Denmark rounds out the top three with an 11% rating, having significantly improved its position after rehearsals.
Australia and France also made it into the top five favorites. Ukraine, having lost one position after the first rehearsal, has dropped out of the top 10 probable winners of this year’s contest.
Features of Leléka’s performance and the return of a legend
Ukraine’s stage number at Eurovision 2026 is built around the theme of home and inner strength. During the performance, Leléka appears on stage in a white outfit created by designer Liliya Litkovska. The climax of her number is the final note performed under a narrow beam of light.
“Ukraine’s number at Eurovision is built around the theme of home and inner strength. During the performance, Leléka steps onto the stage in a white outfit by designer Liliya Litkovska, and the climax of the performance is the final note under a narrow beam of light.”
In addition to the main performance, Ukrainian star Verka Serduchka is preparing a vibrant return to the Eurovision stage in Vienna. Her appearance will be part of a grand reunion of legendary contest participants in the grand final, which will take place on May 16.