Who is Monroe? Meet France’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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France is sending 17-year-old singer Monroe to represent them at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. She’s one of the youngest artists competing this year.

France automatically qualifies for the Eurovision grand final each year because it’s one of the major contributing countries, known as the Big Five. However, this doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed to win.

As a huge Eurovision fan, I’ve always known France consistently does well, but it’s been a long time since they actually won – 1977, to be exact! Everyone’s wondering if 2026 might finally be the year they break that streak.

Here’s everything you need to know about Monroe ahead of this year’s performance.

Who is France Eurovision 2026 entry Monroe?

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Monroe Vata Rigby is a singer with French and American roots. She was born in Utah and spent her childhood moving between the US and France. Growing up with four older brothers, she enjoyed playing tennis and singing in her church choir. She later took vocal lessons and learned to play the piano.

In 2025, she won the popular French talent show, Prodiges, taking home a €10,000 scholarship. Soon after, she signed with Warner Classics, the classical music division of Warner Music Group, and released her first album, Monroe.

How old is Monroe?

Monroe is only 17 years old, making her the youngest performer in this year’s competition.

What nationality is Monroe?

Monroe is French-American and was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States.

What has Monroe said about representing France at Eurovision 2026?

Monroe expressed her excitement about the opportunity, saying it’s a huge honor to represent France at Eurovision, and she’s ready to take on the challenge with pride and determination.

I’ve grown up with this contest, and now, at 17, I truly understand the honor of being chosen to participate. I’m proud to represent France – the country that has always been my inspiration – in this competition.

What is France’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Monroe will be singing “Regarde !”, a song created by Christopher Cohen, Fredie Marche, Maxime Morise, and Fred Savio.

Monroe shared that her song ‘Regarde!’ is meant to celebrate the variety and beauty of French music. She hopes to deliver a powerful and heartfelt performance to Europe, conveying the simple but important message that love unites us all.

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Where did France come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Louane, a well-known French singer, represented France at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Maman.” She achieved a seventh-place finish, earning a total of 230 points – 180 from the jury and 50 from the public vote.

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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.

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.

The European Broadcasting Union announced that most of its members decided another vote on whether to continue with the Eurovision Song Contest wasn’t necessary. They confirmed that the 2026 contest will go ahead as scheduled, with extra safety measures in place.

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, citing the devastating situation in Gaza and the ongoing risk to civilian lives as the reason.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for 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 also see how many times the United Kingdom has been victorious in the competition.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a freelance writer specializing in pop culture and entertainment for TopMob. Before that, she was a Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab, where she oversaw their local team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Nottingham.

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2026-05-14 09:13