# The Voice of Bulgaria competition updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-voice-of-bulgaria-competition-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-11T19:16:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Developments in the music competition ‘The Voice of Bulgaria’ include notable performances by coaches and the introduction of new contestants.

Coach Menti (Mehmet Ognyanov Gkogov) performed the 2001 Greek song ‘Poso mou leipe’ by Soti Volanis, earning praise for his vocal ability and Greek pronunciation. His performance drew significant social media attention, with some viewers suggesting he pursue a career in Greece.

In recent episodes, new contestants have joined mentor teams following auditions. Mariana Dobreva-Veleva, a singer from Burgas, joined Ivan Lechev’s team after performing ‘Shallow’. Additionally, Sofia-based singer Estel Peycheva joined Maria Ilieva’s team after a rendition of ‘Lyubov’, leading to a duet between the contestant and the coach.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: The Voice of Bulgaria: New contestants join mentor teams

Singers Mariana Dobreva-Veleva and Estel Peycheva have advanced in ‘The Voice of Bulgaria’ after impressive auditions that earned them spots on mentor teams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-voice-of-bulgaria-new-contestants-join-mentor-teams

### 2026-09-29: The Voice Bulgaria coach Menti performs Greek hit by Soti Volanis

Coach Menti performed Soti Volanis’s hit ‘Poso mou leipe’ on The Voice Bulgaria, earning widespread praise for his fluent Greek pronunciation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-voice-bulgaria-coach-menti-performs-greek-hit-by-soti-volanis

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