Overview

• Andi Knoll, who has commentated the contest since 1999 and earned the nickname “Mr. Song Contest” in Austria, has been secured as the head presenter.
• The network is speculating on Victoria Swarovski as a co-host but must navigate potential scheduling clashes with RTL’s Let’s Dance.
• ORF insiders have named news anchors Nadja Bernhard, Alexandra Maritza Wachter and Raffaela Schaidreiter as further co-host candidates.
• Former 2015 host Arabella Kiesbauer has offered to return if ORF needs additional presenting experience.
• A final choice between Vienna and Innsbruck as the 2026 venue is expected by mid-August to guide logistical preparations.