Who is Alicja? Meet Poland’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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Poland has often been a strong contender in Eurovision, but hasn’t yet won. This year’s performer is aiming to finally bring the victory home.

Alicja will represent Poland at Eurovision 2026. She was previously selected to perform, but the contest was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Tonight, the singer representing Poland will perform after SENHIT from San Marino, taking the stage as the 14th act in the semi-final.

Tonight, the show begins, and many are wondering about this year’s performer and whether they have a chance of winning. Let’s find out more!

Who is Poland Eurovision 2026 entry Alicja?

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Alicja, whose full name is Alicja Maria Szemplińska, is a singer best known for winning the tenth season of The Voice of Poland in 2019.

This is her second attempt to compete in Eurovision. She previously won Poland’s national selection in 2020, earning a place in the semi-finals, but the event was cancelled because of the pandemic. Despite hoping to compete the next year, she wasn’t selected.

I’ve been following Alicja’s career, and I was so thrilled when she released her first album, nie wracam, in 2024! Now, as of 2026, I’m really excited to hear that she’s working on her first English album – it feels like a fantastic new beginning for her, and I can’t wait to see what she does next.

How old is Alicja?

Alicja is 23 years old.

What nationality is Alicja?

Alicja is Polish, and was born in Ciechanów, a city in north Poland.

What has Alicja said about representing Poland at Eurovision 2026?

After winning Poland’s national selection, Alicja announced on Instagram that she was heading to Eurovision, playfully writing, “@eurovision I’m comiiiiiiiiiing!”

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What is Poland’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Alicja will be Poland’s entry at the competition with her song, “Pray.” She co-wrote the song with Sinclair Alan Malcolm and Weronika Gabryelczyk.

You can watch the full music video below.

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Where did Poland come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Justyna Steczkowska represented Poland at Eurovision last year, finishing in 14th place with a total of 156 points.

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

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

In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to establish 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 whether to participate wasn’t necessary. They confirmed the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures added.

After that announcement, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland all stated they would not be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, stating that it doesn’t feel right given the tragic loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster of the competition, has voiced its support for the EBU’s decision. In a statement, the BBC explained that this action is about upholding the competition’s rules and ensuring 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 see how many times the United Kingdom 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 journalism degree.

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2026-05-12 08:49