ORF, the Austrian national broadcaster, have named the hosts ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna.

ORF has revealed that Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski will host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. Victoria Swarovski, from Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria, is a TV presenter, entrepreneur, model, designer and singer. Michael Ostrowski, from Leoben in Austria, is an actor of film and TV, as well as being a popular presenter.

Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz, ORF’s Programme Director, had the following to say:

“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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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: EBU