Maurikios Maurikiou: Message After Eurovision Exclusion

Maurikios Maurikiou sent his message after his song was excluded from the Greek National Final of Eurovision 2026. His song did not make it into the 28 qualified entries.
In a public statement on Monday, January 5, Maurikios Maurikiou emphasized that he believed and continues to believe in his song, without feeling wronged. He also revealed that the song will be officially released soon.
He congratulated the artists who qualified for the semi-finals, acknowledging the subjective nature of music competitions. He also stated that he focuses on his music and not on backstage dealings, and congratulated ERT for giving new creators the opportunity.