It’s that time of year where we are desperate for our next Eurovision fix. And what better way to cope with those winter blues, than to ponder which artists would be fantastic picks for their countries at Eurovision? Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing our top wishlist pick for some of the countries at the Eurovision Song Contest.
The greatest thing about our wishlist is, there’s no rules. No “they would never do Eurovision!”. No “but that wouldn’t be possible because…”. Not even a “but that country hasn’t participated in x amount of years”.
Welcome to Wiwi Wishlist; where we fantasise about the perfect contest’s line-up.
Wiwi Wishlist: Theo Rose for Romania
Theo Rose is not only a singer but also a TV personality, juror in Vocea României (The Voice), and actress — a combination that gives her a natural connection with both the camera and live audiences. As a singer, she released her first single at just 16, and ever since, she has explored a wide range of musical styles, from pop to folk and to Romani music influences, creating original modern-authentic blends. With her charisma, stage confidence, and musical versatility, Theo can effortlessly capture attention.
Among her many collaborations, her 2024 release “Noaptea ne fură iubiri” (The Night Steals Loves), a duet with Andrei Ursu (WRS), Romania’s 2022 Eurovision representative, became a retro-inspired hit that topped the charts for weeks.
For Eurovision, however, a track more in the vein of “Nu Mă Duc La Club” (I Don’t Go to the Club), her collaboration with DOMINO and Alessandra that fuses electronic and traditional elements, would be a perfect fit. It’s time for Romania to bring back a true banger, one that Eurovision audiences would remember.
Theo has mentioned in various interviews and podcasts that she would be interested in competing in Eurovision — but only when she finds the perfect song for an international audience. In a interview from 2022 with ProFm, Theo said:
“I want it for my personal satisfaction. I said to myself: for me to be truly proud of myself, I need to do this — Eurovision. I don’t think the festivals I’ve taken part in were useless. I just have to get there. I don’t know if I’ll have enough time to prepare properly this year — I’ve gotten involved in many projects. If I’m not fully ready, I’ll wait another year. I’m not going there just to participate; I’m going there to create a beautiful moment. I’d also like to try something on an international level, if the opportunity came.”
Who better to bring Romania back to the contest for their grand return in 2026.
Discography must-listens: “Nu Mă Duc La Club” (2024), “Noaptea ne fură iubiri” (2024), “Je suis parti pour passer l’ Olt” (2025, French version of a famous folk Romanian song)
Romania’s last participation at the Eurovision Song Contest
The last time Romania took part in Eurovision was back in 2023, with Theodor Andrei representing the country with “D.G.T.” Unfortunately, Romania’s final participation before the hiatus was not a successful one. Despite a vocally correct performance, the country finished with nul points in the semi-final.
The reasons behind this result were numerous, and at times, it almost felt like the effort from national broadcaster, TVR, was just as nul. The song’s promotion was poor, the staging chaotic and lacking coherence (as well as any kind of aesthetic and creativity), and the last-minute decision to perform a revamped version on the Eurovision stage proved to be a serious misstep. Whether or not the revamp improved the song, it should have been released well before the contest, allowing audiences to get familiar with it. After weeks of pre-parties, fan charts, and online reactions to the original version, changing everything at the last moment left viewers confused instead of engaged.
Now that Romania is planning a comeback to Eurovision, the return needs to strike a careful balance: safe enough to secure a spot in the final, but original enough to truly stand out. Romania has plenty of talented artists and rising stars who deserve to shine on the Eurovision stage, or at least be featured on our wishlist to be discovered.
However, considering the challenges TVR has faced when managing entries from lesser-known or independent artists (such as Theodor Andrei, The Humans, or Ester Peony), a performer with strong stage experience and a professional team behind them would be the ideal choice at least for the moment. Theo fits that description perfectly, also with her popularity entirely deserved, thanks to her incredible talent. There’s no doubt she would do great internationally as well.
So Theo Rose is our dream pick for Romania, but who would yours be? Who would you love to see take to the stage in Vienna in May 2026? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
