Cyprus places 10th at the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest

The 24th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place on the night of October 24, 2026, at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali, Malta. Sixteen countries participated in the competition, which saw Naré from Armenia crowned the winner with her song 'Boo!'. Cyprus was represented by 13-year-old performer Charis Georgiou, who performed his entry 'Who I Can Be' second in the running order.

Despite a minor seven-minute technical delay during the live broadcast, Georgiou delivered a performance that received praise for his vocal abilities and stage presence. The Cypriot entry was supported throughout the preparation phase by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), with Director General Thanasis Tsokos highlighting the singer's talent and dedication.

Regarding the final results, Georgiou finished in 10th place overall. The Cypriot participation received a total of 52 points from the professional juries and 46 points from the online public vote. The event was broadcast locally across CyBC platforms, including RIK1 and the first radio programme, with commentary provided by Kyriakos Pastides.