Conchita Wurst announced her departure from Eurovision: what the 2014 winner said.

According to ТСН: The winner of 'Eurovision-2014' Conchita Wurst (Austrian singer and drag queen Thomas Neuwirth) announced that she will no longer participate in the international song contest.

The artist announced this on her Instagram. In her post, Conchita Wurst mentioned that she values the importance of the contest, as it significantly influenced her life. However, she decided to step away from 'Eurovision' to focus on other projects and put effort into their development.

She commented on her decision

'From now on I am stepping away from the context of 'Eurovision'. I am moving towards focusing more on other professional projects and allowing new things to develop,' the singer says.

Conchita Wurst also reported that while 'Eurovision' was an important part of her life, fans will no longer see her on the stage of this competition or at related events. The artist considers this decision 'personal' and does not plan to give more comments on its details.

'My connection with 'Eurovision' remains as part of my story, not as a place for my next steps. My decision is personal, and I will not comment on it further,' the singer concluded.

It should be noted that Conchita Wurst won 'Eurovision-2014' with the song Rise Like A Phoenix, receiving 290 points from viewers and judges.

In Ukraine, preparations for 'Eurovision-2026' are underway. Recently, the names of all ten finalists of the national selection became known. Who will represent Ukraine at the contest will be revealed on February 7.

Thus, Conchita Wurst's decision to leave 'Eurovision' opens new horizons for the artist, who seeks to focus on other creative projects. This may significantly impact her career, as 'Eurovision' has been an important stage in her life. At the same time, Ukraine is preparing for one of the most popular events in European music, which may delight fans with new bright performances.