The post-victory high is still sweeping through the fan community! Following their spectacular win at Eesti Laul 2026, Vanilla Ninja took to the press conference stage to share their raw emotions. It turns out the finale was even more nerve-wracking than we imagined. Lenna Kuurmaa admitted that the tension in the superfinal was almost impossible to describe, especially considering how close the race was. Our favorite trio edged out Noep by a mere 3%, capturing approximately 35% of the total vote compared to his 32%. This was a stark contrast to the previous year’s landslide victory by Tommy Cash, making this year’s 'Ninja' triumph a true nail-biter until the very last second.

During the interview, the band emphasized how much our global support means to them. Lenna noted that fans had traveled all the way from Germany and England to witness the moment in person, and she expressed deep gratitude for the active community on social media. When asked if they are ready for the massive pressure of the Eurovision stage in Vienna, the girls laughed it off with classic Ninja confidence. Piret Järvis-Milder joked that as mothers of young children, their stress tolerance is at an all-time high, and they are more than ready for the challenge. They aren't just going to participate; they are going to represent Estonia with the veteran strength we know they possess.

Mastermind songwriter Sven Lõhmus, who is celebrating his fifth Eurovision entry, joined the girls in the celebration. He reminisced about the evolution of the contest—mentioning how stage effects like smoke machines used to cost 5,000 euros but might now run up to 10,000! Despite the rising costs and the intimidating scale of the international stage, Lõhmus and the band are focused on creativity. Whether it involves complex stage sets or pure rock energy, the team is ready to build something unforgettable for Vienna. The party is just beginning for Vanilla Ninja, and as your biggest fan source, I’ll be following every step of this journey!