After-Party Invitation Withdrawn for Eurovision Hopeful Valeriya Force.

Controversy Over a Rescinded Party Invitation

According to TSN.ua: Valeriya Force, a finalist in Ukraine's national selection for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, was invited to an after-party by the team of LELÉKA, but the invitation was withdrawn before the competition began. Valeriya stated that the invitation to the celebration, scheduled for 18:00 on February 7, was deleted before she could receive it, preventing her from attending the event.

On February 7 at 6 PM, the LELÉKA team invited me to their after-party. This invitation was deleted. I was unable to go to the celebration because the invitation was deleted.

Valeriya Force

She subsequently suggested organizing a similar after-party for participants who would be unable to travel to Vienna for the main Eurovision event.

Reactions from Other Contestants

Separately, fellow participant Monokate shared her perspective on the competition's outcome, remarking that the winner seemed a foregone conclusion.

It was clear that LELÉKA would win.

Monokate

This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of high-stakes competitions and their impact on contestants. The Eurovision national selection process is notoriously competitive, where professional relationships and morale can be as significant as the performances themselves.

The withdrawn invitation and the contestants' comments reflect the emotional intensity and rivalry that accompany major events like Eurovision. Given the importance of networking and support within the music industry, such situations can influence participants' future decisions about entering competitions and their interactions throughout the contest.