Spain has already spoken! Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS has managed to fulfill his dream: winning the Benidorm Fest 2026 in its most atypical edition. Only a few hours have passed since the artist won the contest thanks to your song I WILL LOVEand Europe has already begun to react.
The triumph of the youths—which this year will not represent Spain in Eurovision after the departure of our country from the EBU— has ignited debate in networks, specialized forums and international media, where first impressions draw a panorama as diverse as it is passionate.
Europe says: surprise, curiosity and praise
The victory of Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS at the Benidorm Fest 2026 has unleashed a wave of reactions beyond our borders. Although Spain will not compete in Eurovision this year, the choice of the winner and his musical proposal have captured the attention of numerous European media and followers, who have analyzed in detail the triumph and the impact of the contest.
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Various portals specialized in music and pop culture have highlighted the originality of the performance of Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS, as well as the solidity of a proposal that, according to several commentators, “We have had to reach the first year without Eurovision so that we are all happy with a result“. Other users have highlighted the “high artistic level” of the Benidorm Fest despite not being linked to the European festival this year.
The Eurovision fandom, pending the Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS phenomenon on networks
Although Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS will not represent Spain in Mayhis victory has sparked notable interest among European Eurofans. Some have expressed their opinion on networks that “it is the edition that they will remember most fondly. There are no words to describe what this symbolizes after the withdrawal. We will return to Eurovision, but in the meantime we will take the right path.” , while others highlight its commercial potential and its ability to connect with very different audiences.
The debate is intense: Would Tony Grox & LUCYCALYS have been a strong rival at Eurovision? The majority agrees that no, although the artist will now have a different journey, marked by the visibility that the Benidorm Fest gives him and by the economic boost of the award.
In this way, with the Little Golden Mermaid in his hands and a check for 150,000 eurosX faces a new professional stage. The European press has pointed out that this award “opens doors” and allows the artist to develop their project with a creative freedom that is unusual in television competitions.
