Eurovision champion Dara turned out to be a Turkish bride! He has a message.

Eurovision champion Dara turned out to be a Turkish bride! He has a message.

17.05.2026 11:00

Dara, the Bulgarian representative who won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, sent a special message to Turkey after her victory. Thanking her Turkish fans, Dara said she is trying to learn Turkish, and drew attention with her words, 'My husband is Turkish, so it would have been unthinkable not to come.'

During the final night, the Israeli representative faced protests as the competition took place under the shadow of political debates.

“THANK YOU, TURKEY”

After his championship, Dara, addressing his Turkish fans, drew attention with a special message to Turkey.

The Bulgarian singer, thanking for the support he received, used the following statements:

“Thank you, Turkey. I would love to come again soon. My wife is Turkish, so it would be impossible not to come. As much as I have time, I practice Turkish almost every week. Next time you do this interview, I could surprise you with more sentences.”

Eurovision champion Dara during his interview thanking Turkish fans

TURKISH BRIDE REVEALED

Statements by Dara, who stated his wife is Turkish and explained he is trying to learn Turkish, quickly drew interest from Turkish fans. The Eurovision winner’s message to Turkey also resonated widely on social media.

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Dara speaking about his Turkish wife during the interview
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