The Swedish candidate usually attracts a lot of attention. That’s because the Swedish preselection, Melodifestivalen, is watched by many people, also outside of Sweden. This year Tusse won. His actual name is Tousin Chiza. He was born in the DR Congo. 2 years ago he won the Swedish version of “… got talent”. He had not had a big hit so far but his Eurovision song “Voice” is now number 1 in the Swedish charts.

Eurovision 2026
Vienna 12 points: here are the 10 finalists
Here are the 10 finalists! After an exciting semi-final full of standout performances, tense voting and memorable staging, the countries advancing to the Grand Final have now been revealed. These acts will return to the Eurovision stage for one more performance, keeping their hopes alive of taking home this year’s Eurovision Song Contest trophy soon. Moldova EBU/Corinne Cumming Sweden EBU/Alma Bengtsson Croatia EBU/Corinne Cumming Greece EBU/Corinne Cumming Finland EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett Israel EBU/Corinne Cumming Belgium EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett Lithuania EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett Poland EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett Serbia EBU/Alma Bengtsson