Ukraine's chances are high: what does the rating of the participants of Junior Eurovision 2024 look like a week before the final

In a week, on November 16, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place in the heart of Spain, Madrid. Young talents from different parts of Europe will demonstrate their voice power, and one of them will become the main winner of the show.

Euro fans traditionally share their predictions about the contest. In particular, the EurovisionWorld website, where viewers can place bets on contestants, shows the favorites of this year's show. The poll, which was attended by over 15,000 people, is led by Portugal's Victoria Nicol, with 25% chance of winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

Spain and Armenia are also in the top three, while Artem Kotenko from Ukraine took the fourth place in the ranking. This year's Top 5 is closed by Estonia, while San Marino is at the bottom of the list. Read more about the top ten record holders according to Euro fans.

1st place – Portugal (Victoria Nicole)

Victoria was born in Venezuela, South America, but has been living in Portugal since 2018. Being a sociable and creative girl, the contestant has been fond of playing musical instruments, in particular, the ukulele, for more than 5 years. However, Nicole's greatest passion is singing.

Victoria has always enjoyed performing, and one of her earliest memories is of learning the words to ABBA's iconic hits and putting on shows for her cousins. In 2024, the singer won The Voice of Portugal and got a chance to represent the country at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

2nd place – Spain (Chloe DelaRosa)

Chloe DelaRosa considers herself a "cantista" – a combination of the Spanish words "cantante" (singer) and "artista" (artist). Born in the town of Guareña in Badajoz, she began demonstrating her talent at the age of just three, dancing at concerts organized by her musician father.

She gained widespread recognition by posting music videos with her siblings, which attracted the attention of popular Spanish artists and helped build a fan community on TikTok. Despite her young age, Chloe is a regular participant in music festivals.

3rd place – Armenia (Leo)

Leo grew up in a family of singers, so music has been an integral part of his life since early childhood. The boy's tastes were shaped by his family, and he loves all the iconic performers: from Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra to modern stars like Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars. Leo dreams of following in the footsteps of 2021 champion Malena and winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. In addition to music, the young star likes to play football and read.

4th place – Ukraine (Artem Kotenko)

Artem from Okhtyrka has been a devoted Eurovision fan since he first watched the contest in 2019 – watching it together has become an annual tradition for the Kotenko family. He first tried to represent Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, having been shortlisted for the event, and despite his disappointment at not being selected, he was determined to return and win the national selection.

The young singer loves theater, piano, and dancing. Despite the challenges of living in a frontline city, Artem continues to practice his music – sometimes even in hiding, not letting his passion fade away.

5th place – Estonia (Annabelle)

Annabelle was born and raised near Tartu. The girl has been fascinated by music since early childhood, improving her vocals and learning to play the piano. She attracted the attention of the whole of Estonia by winning the prestigious national song contest Tähtede Lava in 2024.

In addition to her musical talents, the young singer is an accomplished athlete, excelling in the 60-meter dash. Striving to become a strong and talented performer, Annabelle works hard on her music, balancing her love of nature and sports.

6th place – Cyprus (Maria Pissarides)

Maria has been passionate about dancing since she learned to walk. In recent years, the young Cypriot has been trying her hand at musical theater, taking leading roles in various productions. Her creativity extends to singing and songwriting – together with her team, she won recognition at the European Radio 2023 competition.

7th place – the Netherlands (Stay Tuned)

Stay Tuned consists of four members: Chiara, Incar, Nick and Miuchi. Chiara plays in musicals. Inkar was born in Kazakhstan and was a member of the famous Dutch children's choir Kinderen voor Kinderen. She loves to dance, play tennis, and ride horses.

Nick is passionate about performing on stage, and in his spare time, he plays field hockey and practices piano. Miuccia participated in the Dutch "The Voice" and, in addition to singing, she enjoys playing on the soccer team.

8th place – Georgia (Andria Putkaradze)

Andria was born in the Black Sea city of Batumi, Georgia. He began singing at the age of two, later became a member of the Children of the Sea vocal ensemble, and then studied piano at a music school. Already an accomplished musician, his greatest achievement to date is winning the television talent competition RANINA. When he's not busy performing, Andrew can be found playing PlayStation with his friends.

9th place – France (Titouan)

Titouan has been fond of music since childhood. This is not the first time he will be performing in front of the public, as he has already had experience – from publishing cover versions of his favorite songs on his YouTube channel to participating in the children's shows "The Voice" and "Dream Team".

10th place – Germany (Bjarne)

Bjarn is from the small town of Deepholz in Lower Saxony. He loves performing on stage, comparing it to a roller coaster, and says that butterflies in the stomach are the best feeling.

His first big performance was when he sang the song Dance Monkey by Tones and I in front of a crowd of 300 people at a sporting event at the age of 6. The biggest moment for Bjarne was his participation in The Voice Kids, where he reached the semifinals.

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