Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski to host Eurovision 2026

Austrian broadcaster ORF has revealed that Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host Eurovision 2026 in Vienna.

Victoria Swarovski

Victoria Swarovski is a TV presenter, entrepreneur, model and designer from Innsbruck in the Austrian region of Tyrol. She comes from Austria and has established herself as a prominent television personality. In 2016, she gained wide international attention after winning Let’s Dance, which marked a major turning point in her public career. Two years later, in 2018, she returned to the show in a new role as one of its presenters, becoming a familiar face for audiences across several countries.

Alongside her television work, Victoria Swarovski is also active as an entrepreneur. In 2020, she launched her own beauty brand, ORIMEI, expanding her professional profile beyond broadcasting. Her work spans television presenting, business ventures and appearances in fashion-related contexts, giving her experience across several areas of the entertainment industry

Michael Ostrowski

Michael Ostrowski is an actor, presenter, writer and director from Leoben in the Austrian state of Styria. He achieved his professional breakthrough in 2004 and has since built a long-running career in film and television. Over the years, he has appeared in numerous productions, establishing himself as a recognisable figure in Austrian media.

In addition to acting, Ostrowski has extensive experience as a television presenter. He has hosted major Austrian broadcasts, including the programme marking 100 Years of Radio. For his work on that show, he received the Austrian television award Romy. Alongside his on-screen roles, he also works behind the scenes as a writer and director, contributing to a broad range of television and film projects.

ORF Programme Director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz says:

– Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are two motivated, exciting and extraordinary personalities who will guide us through the spectacular shows of the Eurovision Song Contest. Our goal is to thrill an international audience from all over the world with a sensational TV experience. We developed a concept and then searched for the right hosts - and we found them!

– Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski are an exciting and unique pair. Both with great passion for the Contest and two excellent ambassadors for the cause, who will be remembered for a long time with their performance.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest takes place in May 2026. The contest will be held in Vienna, Austria and produced by Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF).

• Location: Vienna, Austria
• Participants: 35
• Semi-final 1: 12 May 2026: The 10 best songs qualify for the Grand Final
• Semi-final 2: 14 May 2026: The 10 best songs qualify for the Grand Final
• Grand Final: 16 May 2026: 25 participants – Austria, Big-4 (Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom), 10 best from Semi-final 1, 10 best from Semi-final 2