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Elli Kokkinou Reveals She Turned Down Eurovision Offer Due to Pregnancy

Published January 17, 2026, 08:09
Elli Kokkinou Reveals She Turned Down Eurovision Offer Due to Pregnancy

In a recent interview, Elli Kokkinou revealed that she had received an offer to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest, which she declined due to her pregnancy. She was two months pregnant at the time and did not want to leave her child for the demanding promotional tour preceding the competition. While she believes the song "Masai" would have made a great impression and potentially earned points, she no longer believes Eurovision has the same appeal and that a good song always stands out. The singer also mentioned other reality show offers she had turned down, as well as health issues she has faced, such as anemia.