The dust has finally settled on the Eesti Laul 2026 stage, and as your resident Vanilla Ninja superfan, I am screaming with joy—our girls have officially won with their powerhouse anthem, 'Too Epic to Be True'! It was a night of incredible music and high-stakes drama, but the legendary trio proved that their star power is timeless. After the combined scores from the international jury and the public were tallied, Vanilla Ninja advanced to the superfinal alongside Noep and Ollie. In the final showdown, where the previous points were wiped clean and only the public vote mattered, the Ninjas pulled off a thrilling victory, securing 35% of the vote against Noep’s 32%.

The competition was incredibly fierce this year. While our girls dominated the hearts of the people, the eight-member international jury actually favored Ollie, who led the first round with 65 points, followed by the Stockholm Cowboys. However, the 'Ninja Army' showed up in full force during the telephone and web voting, ensuring the band climbed from the jury's middle-pack straight to the top of the podium. Other fan favorites like Getter Jaani and Grete Paia put up a great fight, finishing 5th and 10th respectively, but the night truly belonged to Lenna, Piret, and Katrin. Their stage presence was unmatched, reminding everyone why they are Estonian rock royalty.

Beyond the competition, the finale was a massive celebration of Estonian music history. We were treated to performances by legends like Anne Veski in the 'Dream Band' and a nostalgic 'Romeo ja Julia' musical segment. Hosts Kohver and Karl-Erik Taukar kept the energy electric throughout the evening, but the highlight remained that golden moment when Vanilla Ninja was announced as the winners. Now, all eyes are on Vienna for Eurovision! This victory isn't just a win for the band; it’s a win for every fan who has followed them since the early 2000s. We are heading to the world stage, and it truly is too epic to be true!