Eurovision 2026. Alexandra Căpitănescu, the representative of Romania, qualified for the final with the song "Choke me"

Romania qualified Thursday evening for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final, after Alexandra Căpitănescu impressed with her performance in the second semifinal.

The ten countries qualified for the grand final after the second semifinal are: Bulgaria, Ukraine, Norway, Australia, Romania, Malta, Cyprus, Albania, Denmark, Czech Republic.

The Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will be broadcast live by Romanian Television, on TVR 1 and TVR+, on May 16, starting at 10:00 PM.

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