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Elli Kokkinou: I Turned Down Eurovision Because I Was Pregnant

Published January 17, 2026, 11:10
Elli Kokkinou: I Turned Down Eurovision Because I Was Pregnant

Singer Elli Kokkinou revealed that she had received an offer to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest when she was two months pregnant, but she declined. She stated that she didn't want to leave her child for the demanding promotional schedule that comes with participating in the competition. She also expressed the opinion that Eurovision no longer holds the same interest and that the best song isn't guaranteed to win. However, she mentioned that if she were to participate, she would choose the song "Masai" due to its powerful introduction.