Vienna, Austria: Victoria Swarovski, heiress to the world-renowned Swarovski jewelry dynasty and an accomplished presenter, entrepreneur, and style icon will step into one of television’s most dazzling roles this May as co-host of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, alongside Austrian actor Michael Ostrowski. With a global audience of around 170 million viewers, the Eurovision Song Contest is the world’s largest music entertainment show.

“There are no words to describe it. I’ve been lucky enough to experience so many incredible things, but the Eurovision Song Contest is by far the most spectacular. I’m very excited – who can say they’ve hosted a show in front of 170 million people? When the request came in, I had to look twice at first. But I knew immediately that I had to say yes and take on this challenge. The Eurovision Song Contest brings people together to celebrate life and music, and it’s this positivity that makes the show so extraordinary. I’m also incredibly excited to be co-hosting with Michael Ostrowski.”, Victoria Swarovski happily shared.

Born in Innsbruck, Austria, Victoria deliberately forged her own path early on, driven by ambition, authenticity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Over the years, she has built a multifaceted international career spanning music, television, fashion, and business.

Her journey began in music. At just 16, Swarovski signed a record deal with Sony Music and released several singles. By 18, she had moved to Los Angeles, collaborating with Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren. She performed in major stadium shows, appeared as a support act for global stars such as David Guetta and Taio Cruz, and performed at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. She also recorded the German title track “There’s a Place for Us” for Disney’s blockbuster The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, whose U.S. version of the song was performed by Carrie Underwood.

Her defining breakthrough came in 2016 when she won Let’s Dance, Germany’s version of Strictly Come Dancing. Soon after, she made television history as the youngest-ever judge on Das Supertalent, Germany’s version of Got Talent. In 2018, Swarovski transitioned into hosting and became a permanent member of the Let’s Dance presenting team, one of the most successful TV franchises in the German-speaking world. Recent hosting highlights include The 100 Years of Disney Show, hosting the Glamour Women of the Year Awards (twice), and presenting the prestigious European entertainment award ceremony, the Bambi.