Nemanja Denčić wins all six jury votes and is compared to Bojan Ilievski

Nineteen‑year‑old Nemanja Denčić from Skopje left a strong impression on the Zvezde Granda stage, earning all six available jury votes despite visible nerves.

After his performance the panel showered him with praise; rock singer Djordje David singled him out by comparing Denčić to past winner Bojan Ilievski. "You have that cheerfulness and kindness just like Bojan Ilievski, and I think there's no winter for you!" Djordje David told the young contestant.

Denčić will continue in the competition under the mentorship of Dragan Kojic – Keba, a development that positions him to build on the momentum of his debut.

Ilievski's emotional return

Not long before the comparison was made, Bojan Ilievski himself returned to the same stage to premiere his new song "Opraštam." His appearance was met with a loud ovation and intimate moments as he thanked his mentors and embraced Đorđe David and Ceca Ražnatović, even showing a new tattoo dedicated to his victory in the show.

"Ceca was the first person who opened the doors and the path for me in this competition. Thank you, Ceca, from the heart!" Ilievski said after his performance.

Ilievski has also been active in Belgrade recently: he was a special guest at a packed commemorative concert in the Sava Centar marking the 35th anniversary of Toma Zdravković's death. Before the concert he lit a candle at Toma's grave and later lifted the audience to its feet with a rendition of the classic "Sećavaš li se, Sanja." Serbian outlets also noted that he arrived at the event accompanied by an attractive young woman, which fueled speculation about his private life.

Photo: press material from the event