Malta’s Eurovision 2025 entrant Miriana Conte taken a swipe at the BBC after the broadcaster reportedly demanded her song change its X-rated lyrics.
The Maltese singer appeared on BBC2’s Newsnight as she sought to defend her entry titled Kant, which translates to ‘singing’ in the native language.
The chorus sees Miriana sing ‘serving kant,’ and it’s believed to sound like a phrase used in drag culture — with the c-word — as a term of empowerment.
Speaking via video link on Friday the star said she was ‘disappointed’ that broadcasters as ‘influential as BBC‘ would raise such concerns, when it is simply a case of lost in translation and she never intended to offend.
While the song had been approved by the European Broadcasting Union, sources have told The Sun that Miriana has been told to change the title of her song after a ‘reported was submitted by an EBU member – understood to be the BBC.’
Ofcom rules state the word ‘c**t’ cannot be used on British television before 9pm, and BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills also previously said he’s not allowed to play the song due to its rude lyrics.
Malta’s Eurovision 2025 entrant Miriana Conte taken a swipe at the BBC after the broadcaster reportedly demanded her song change its X-rated lyrics
The chorus sees Miriana sing ‘serving kant,’ and it’s believed to sound like a phrase used in drag culture — with the c-word — as a term of empowerment
She said: ‘Honestly, it was a bit surprising, and those were a bit disappointing. I’ve had incredible feedback when it comes to my song’.
‘Obviously, the word Kant means singing in our language. So you can imagine what power it holds. It’s unfortunate that, broadcasters influential as BBC would raise such concerns,’
‘Especially considering Eurovision spirit of celebrating cultural diversity and languages. That said, we’ve made the adjustments, to ensure the focus remains on the music and the message. I believe and also my team believes that Eurovision is an opportunity and we want to make sure that nothing dissects it’.
Miriana had previously shared her disappointment at being asked to change the title of her song.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘While I’m shocked and disappointed, especially since we have less than a week to submit the song, I promise you this: the show will go on – Diva NOT down.’
A representative for the BBC declined to comment when contacted by The Sun. MailOnline has contacted the BBC for further comment.
It comes after UK’s 2025 act esd revealed as country girl band Remember Monday ahead of the 69th song contest which will take place in Basel, Switzerland in May.
The band, comprising of Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, will perform their song What The Hell Just Happened? in a bid to compete for Eurovision glory.
Speaking via on Friday the star said she was ‘disappointed’ that broadcasters as ‘influential as BBC ‘ would raise such concerns, when it is simply a case of lost in translation
‘Obviously, the word Kant means singing in our language. So you can imagine what power it holds. It’s unfortunate that, broadcasters influential as BBC would raise such concerns,’
The group are a trio of best friends, who have earned a reputation for their strong vocals and perfectly blended harmonies.
Remember Monday first hit TV screens in 2019 when they found fame after reaching the Quarter-Finals on The Voice UK.
Earlier today, the band confirmed their bid for Eurovision when they appeared as guests on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
After weeks of waiting, Scott broke the news, saying: ‘It ain’t a Eurovision entry until I say it is. I am so ready to get behind the act that is representing us and I know you’re going to adore them. They are genuinely brilliant and really lovely.’
Remember Monday are set to make their first TV appearance since announcing their place on The One Show on Friday and will reveal the official music video for the track.
Remember Monday’s Eurovision entry song What The Hell Just Happened? chronicles the aftermath of a fun night out with friends.
Their entry into the competition marks the first time a girlband will represent the UK for the first time since 1999.
The song, which is out now, is an upbeat pop track full of energy, excitement and drama and was co-written by Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard and Julie ‘Kill J’ Aagaard.
The Eurovision UK act has been revealed as country girl band Remember Monday ahead of the 69th song contest which will take place in Basel, Switzerland in May
The band confirmed their bid for Eurovision when they appeared as guests on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds
The girls look set to be onto a winning formula as BRIT Award nominees, Billen Ted, have worked with Little Mix, Anne Marie, MNEK and Armin van Buuren to name a few.
Thomas Stengaard previously wrote Denmark’s 2013 Eurovision winning song Only Teardrops. Meanwhile, Julie ‘Kill J’ Aagaard is both a multi-platinum songwriter and a successful experimental pop artist in her own right.
As well as their own brand of empowering pop, Remember Monday have become renowned for their viral melodies on social media. They’ve amassed over half a million loyal followers and 11.3 million likes on TikTok alone.
The band have skilfully crafted playful acapella takes on the songs of a wide range of artists from Sabrina Carpenter, Queen and Shania Twain, to Wicked.
