Romanian broadcaster TVR has officially announced the hosts for the grand final of Selecția Națională 2026, the competition that will determine the country’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
Who are they?
The live broadcast will be presented by actress and singer Giulia Nahmany alongside actor Daniel Nuță, guiding viewers through the night when Romania chooses its representative.
Both presenters are well-known figures in Romanian entertainment. Giulia Nahmany brings experience from television and music projects, while Daniel Nuță has gained recognition for his work in film and theatre. Their pairing aims to combine stage presence with familiarity for the domestic audience.
The final of Selecția Națională 2026 is scheduled for 4 March 2026 and will be broadcast live from TVR’s studios. The winner of the competition will secure the right to represent Romania at Eurovision 2026 in May.
Romania’s Eurovision journey
Romania joined the Eurovision family in the Eastern wave of enlargement, making its debut in 1994. Their entry – Dan Bittman’s “Dincolo de nori” – finished in 21st place with a total of 14 points. At the introduction of semi-finals, Romania found their stride and was present in every Eurovision final until 2018. Romania’s best result is third place, scored twice in 2005 and 2010 respectively.
In 2023, Romania was represented by Theodor Andrei with his song “D.G.T. (Off and On)”. Performing at the second semi-final in Liverpool, Romania failed to qualify for the final. At the close of voting in the semi-final, Romania finished joint last, scoring 0 points from the televote.
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News Source: TVR
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Tetiana Viznytsia