Who is Antigoni? Meet Cyprus Eurovision 2026 entry

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Cyprus is competing in the Eurovision Song Contest again, and this year’s performer might be someone UK viewers recognize…

Antigoni Buxton, known from the TV show Love Island, is now leading Cyprus as they compete in the Eurovision Song Contest for the 42nd time. Cyprus has entered the contest more times than any other country without ever winning. Could Antigoni finally be the one to bring them victory?

Antigoni mixes her heritage with contemporary music styles like pop and hip hop, and she’s aiming to win the competition for Cyprus this year.

Scroll on for everything you need to know about Cyprus’s Eurovision 2026 entry.

Who is Cyprus Eurovision 2026 entry Antigoni?

Instagram: @antigoni

TikTok: @antigonisings

Antigoni is a singer and songwriter who became well-known after appearing on the reality TV show Love Island in 2022.

Honestly, I was surprised to learn she’d been building her career for ages! She actually landed a publishing deal way back when she was only fourteen, and she’s just kept growing her fanbase all over the world since then. It’s really impressive to see how long she’s been at it.

In 2025, Antigoni went on tour throughout the UK and Europe with Marina Satti, who previously competed in Eurovision. She also opened for Eleni Foureira, who represented Cyprus in Eurovision 2018, at a sold-out show in London.

She is the daughter of TV presenter Tonia Buxton.

How old is Antigoni?

Antigoni is 30 years old.

What nationality is Antigoni?

Antigoni was born and raised in London, and has Greek-Cypriot roots.

What is Cyprus’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Cyprus will perform the song “JALLA” at Eurovision. It’s a lively, upbeat pop song with Mediterranean influences, celebrating energy, passion, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.

You can listen to the full song below.

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What has Antigoni said about representing Cyprus at Eurovision 2026?

After being chosen to represent Cyprus in Eurovision, Antigoni told ITV News she wants to showcase her country to the world. She described Cyprus as a “tiny little island” and expressed her desire to present it in the best light possible.

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Where did Cyprus place in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Cyprus did not qualify for the grand final during last year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

The nation placed 11th out of the 15 countries during the semi-final, with 44 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 create 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 that the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures added.

After this 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 to proceed given the tragic loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for the competition, backs the EBU’s decision. In a statement, they explained it’s about following the competition rules and ensuring everyone feels welcome.

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

As a huge Eurovision fan, I’ve been digging around and found where you can see a complete rundown of all the past winners. Plus, I checked out how many times the UK has actually taken home the trophy – it’s interesting to see our history 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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2026-05-14 09:20