The kids have been rehearsing, their parents have paced all of the hallways at Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta’ Qali, and it’s nearly time for the children of Europe to stay up way past their bedtime to enjoy an amazing show.
Michael and Io get into the songs that make up the second half of the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest and try to pick a winner.
If you have a winner, you can vote right now via jesc.tv!
Where’s the mess?
What’s got Michael wrapped in lamé?
Who’s got some computer-generated, focus-group explaining to do?
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Playlist
Malta: Beppe – Blue Bird 
Italy: Matteo Trullu – Che Cos’è l’Amore? [What is Love?]
Ukraine: Erika Kolesnichenko – NOT A LULLABY
North Macedonia: Ana Stojanoska – Idnata Jas [The Future Me]
Ireland: Caleb Kirwan & Naomi Gribben – Níos Láidre [Stronger]
Albania: Eslin Kurti – Kërce Me Mua [Dance With Me]
Georgia: Davit Lomidze – Sun on the Rooftops
Spain: Lucas Paulano – Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero) [Beautiful Heart (I Love You, I Love You)]
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