Papanotas Fires Back at Liagas & Kampouri: “If They Don’t Bite Their Tongue, They Won’t Escape Poisoning”

Giorgos Liagas and Despina Kampouri, on the show “To Proino,” commented negatively on Betty Maggira’s appearance on “Sing for Greece,” where the 28 artists competing to represent Greece in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest were presented. Specifically, they referred to a comment made by Dimitris Papanotas regarding Maggira’s appearance, describing her as “unwashed.” Dimitris Papanotas initially made the comment about Betty Maggira’s appearance during the “Sing for Greece” show, causing reactions. The discussion on “To Proino” focused on this criticism and its potential consequences. Liagas and Kampouri, commenting on the incident, appear to agree with Papanotas’ initial criticism, without specifying the exact content of their own statements in the provided text. The reference is mainly to Papanotas’ criticism. In response to Liagas and Kampouri’s comments, Dimitris Papanotas issued a public statement, warning them that if they do not retract their statements, they will face “poisoning.” This phrase suggests strong dissatisfaction and potential legal consequences. The incident has sparked intense discussion on social media and in the press, with debates about the limits of television criticism and personal attacks. HELLO!Cyprus provided detailed coverage of the comments and the response.