Grenoble contestant Lena reached the final of The Voice Kids but did not win, Le Dauphiné Libéré reports. The 2026 season title went to Nelson Charles, according to the same outlet.
Lena's run ended at the last stage of the French singing competition, which aired its final on Sunday. Le Dauphiné Libéré, based in the Alpine city, followed her progress through the season and confirmed her defeat in the closing round.
Coverage of the result in other French outlets focused on the winner. Le Parisien described Nelson Charles, a lyric singer, as a standout performer, while Outre-mer La 1ère identified him as a voice from Martinique who won over audiences in France. According to that outlet, he said he had accomplished something he could now cross off his list.
Another finalist, Alec, is already looking past the show, Le Progrès reports. The contestant from Ain now has his sights set on Junior Eurovision, according to the same publication.
The Voice Kids is a French television format in which young singers compete across a season before a final decides the winner. The 2026 edition concluded on Sunday, with the outcome reported by Le Dauphiné Libéré, Le Parisien, 20 Minutes, Le Progrès and Outre-mer La 1ère.
What to watch next: whether Alec secures a Junior Eurovision place, and what comes next for Lena after her final appearance.
