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“Harsh” Criticism of the Jury: “The only connection Heliaki has with music is when she danced tsifteteli with Moutsina

Published February 16, 2026, 12:35

The selection of the Greek judging panel for the National Eurovision Final has sparked negative comments. Many critics argue that only one of the selected members had musical knowledge, while the others lacked the necessary experience or expertise. The critics question the panel's ability to objectively evaluate the contestants and choose the appropriate representative for Greece in Eurovision. The lack of musical knowledge among most of the panel members is considered to potentially lead to unjustified decisions and negatively impact the quality of the Greek entry. Specifically, references have been made to the lack of musical education of the panel members, with some making ironic references to their previous television appearances. The criticism focuses on the lack of criteria and the subjectivity of the selection of the panel members.