Lesya Nikityuk

Ukrainian TV presenter

Lesya Ivanivna Nikityuk was born on October 19, 1987, in Khmelnytskyi, Ukrainian SSR. She received her higher education at the Khmelnytskyi Humanitarian and Pedagogical Academy. While still a student, she actively participated in KVK (Club of the Merry and Resourceful), and later gained initial popularity through her participation and victories in the comedy show "Make the Comedian Laugh." Wide recognition came with her role as the host of the popular travel show "Orel i Reshka" (Heads and Tails), which opened her way to a series of her own projects and the title of one of Ukraine's most successful TV presenters. Currently, Nikityuk is the permanent host of the shows "Who's on Top?" and "ePytannya" (eQuestion), actively develops her blog, releases songs, debuted as an actress, and engages in volunteer activities, supporting Ukrainians.

2011

Won 10,000 hryvnias in the comedy show "Make the Comedian Laugh."

2012

Won the grand prize of 50,000 hryvnias in the show "Make the Comedian Laugh."

2012

Became the host of the popular travel TV show "Orel i Reshka" (Heads and Tails)

2017

Was recognized as the most successful TV presenter of the year, receiving the "Most Successful Woman of the Year" award

2018

Received the "Presenter of the Year" award according to Cosmopolitan Awards

2019

Launched her own original comedy project "LEMarshrutka."

2022

Set up a center for internally displaced persons in Khmelnytskyi and provided assistance

2022

Started releasing parody songs on YouTube to boost the morale of Ukrainians

2023

Joined the OKKO charity project "Fishkohrai" to raise funds for prosthetics for defenders

2025

Debuted in cinema, playing a role in the romantic comedy "Pesiky" (Puppies)

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Eurovision 2026 National Selection Final: when to watch and how to support your favorite

On February 7, the live broadcast of the Eurovision 2026 national selection final will take place. The broadcast will start at 6:00 PM with a pre-show, and at 7:00 PM — the final. Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite through the "Diia" application or SMS.

Society • February 2, 05:09 PM • 70379 views

Valeriya Force revealed how she worked with a two-time Grammy winner on a track for the Eurovision 2026 National Selection

Ukrainian singer Valeriya Force, a participant in the Eurovision 2026 National Selection, spoke about the creation of the song "Open Our Hearts". Grammy winner sound producer Vinnie Venditto and singer Jamala contributed to its authorship.

Culture • January 26, 10:32 PM • 7429 views

"Dreamed of it": Lesia Nikitiuk becomes host of the Eurovision National Selection - who will join her?

Ukrainian TV presenter Lesia Nikitiuk will be one of the hosts of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026. Tymur Miroshnychenko will co-host the show with her, and Anna Tulyeva will host the pre-show.

Culture • January 23, 11:14 AM • 50067 views

TV presenter Lesia Nikitiuk and her fiancé baptized their son

Ukrainian TV presenter Lesia Nikitiuk and her fiancé Dmytro Babchuk baptized their son Oscar in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. Babchuk said that he named his son Oscar, breaking the family tradition of naming men Mykhailo or Dmytro.

Society • November 1, 01:37 PM • 56739 views