Who is Lion Ceccah? Meet Lithuania’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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Lithuania hasn’t yet had a winner at the Eurovision Song Contest, but many are wondering if this year will be different.

Lithuania’s best result at Eurovision so far was in 2006 when LT United finished sixth with their song “We Are the Winners.” Now, in 2026, Lion Ceccah is aiming to improve on that achievement.

Tonight’s first semi-final (May 12th) will feature Lion performing right before Belgium takes the stage.

As Eurovision gets underway, read on for everything you need to know about Lithuania’s 2026 entry.

Who is Lithuania’s Eurovision 2026 entry Lion Ceccah?

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Lion Ceccah is a performer who combines visual art, music, poetry, and dance in their work. They developed an interest in this unique blend of art forms at a young age.

Lion’s career took off in 2017 when he competed on X Factor. The following year, he launched his music career with the release of his first single, ‘Aš čia’.

He’s become a leading personality in Lithuania’s drag community throughout his career.

Lion competed to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 with his song ‘Drobė,’ but he came in second. He tried again the following year and ultimately won, achieving Eurovision success!

How old is Lion Ceccah?

Lion Ceccah is 34 years old.

What nationality is Lion Ceccah?

Lion Ceccah is Lithuanian and was borne in Vilnius, the capital and largest city in Lithuania.

What has Lion Ceccah said about representing Lithuania at Eurovision 2026?

Lion celebrated his victory in the national selection with a joyful message on Instagram. He expressed his excitement, saying that after years of finishing second, he was thrilled to finally win, and thanked Lithuania for their support.

We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing team, sponsors, and supporters! We won the gold, but even more exciting things are on the horizon. We’re ready to embrace the challenges and compete at the next level. Stay tuned for more details soon!

What is Lithuania’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Lion Ceccah is representing Eurovision with the song Sólo Quiero Más.

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Where did Lithuania come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Lithuania finished in 16th place last year, scoring 96 points. They were represented by Katarsis.

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The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel compete this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.

Several countries are choosing not to participate in the contest this year because the organization in charge, the European Broadcasting Union, decided against banning Israel from competing.

During a December 2025 meeting, the European Broadcasting Union voted to implement rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting certain songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition.

The EBU announced that most of its members decided another vote on participation wasn’t necessary and that the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures added.

After that, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland announced they wouldn’t be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s contest due to the ongoing tragic loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for the competition, has voiced its support for the EBU’s decision. In a statement, the BBC explained that the decision upholds the competition’s rules and promotes inclusivity.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, and also see how many times the UK has been victorious in the competition.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a degree in Journalism.

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2026-05-12 08:59