Malta: Alexandra Alden disqualified from MESC 2025!
PBS, the Maltese broadcaster, has announced a disqualification among the artists set to participate in the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Alexandra Alden, who was originally scheduled to perform her song “Magnolia,” has been removed from the line-up following the broadcaster’s decision.
Why was Alexandra Alden disqualified?
As previously mentioned, Alexandra Alden, also a judge on X-Factor Malta, was set to enter the competition for the first time with her song “Magnolia.”
However, PBS discovered that the song had been released prior to the official eligibility date of November 30th. According to the contest’s rules, songs must not be published before this date in order to qualify for Malta Eurovision Song Contest. Due to this breach, Alden’s entry was disqualified and can no longer participate in the Maltese selection.
At the moment, there is no official announcement on whether another artist will replace Alden in the line-up or if the competition will proceed with 23 artists in the semi-finals.
MESC 2025
The following 23 artists will take part in the semi-finals of MESC 2025 and therefore compete for the Maltese representation in Basel:
- “365” – Kelsey Bellante
- “Heaven Sent” – Kristy Spiteri
- “AZIZ/A” – Kurt Calleja
- “Kant” – Miriana Conte
- “Hideaway” – Mark Anthony Bartolo
- “Concrete” – Nathan Psaila
- “Breaking the Cycle” – Miguel Bonello
- “Control” – Matthew Cilia
- “Te Amo” – Dre’ Curmi
- “Yo Listen” – Martina Borg
- “LalaRataTakeke LalaRataKabum” – Kantera
- “Still I Rise” – Justine Shorfid
- “Rubble & Stone” – The Alchemists
- “Unheard” – Krista Šujak
- “Love Me Loud” – Kelsy Attard
- “Festa (No Time for Siesta)” – JVF (Jessika, Victorio, Fabrizio)
- “Wildflower” – Marie Claire
- “Miegħek Biss” – Kurt Anthony Cassar
- “Silenced” – Raquela Dalli
- “Lablab (Talk Talk)” – Stefan Galea
- “Qalb ma’ Qalb” – Adria Twins
- “Whistleblower” – Haley Azzopardi
- “Juno” – Victoria Sciberras
Among the participants of this year’s MESC, we find two former Eurovision contestants who have teamed up, aiming to return to the Eurovision stage. Fabrizio Faniello, who represented Malta in 2001 and 2006, is collaborating with Jessika, known for representing San Marino in 2018. Together with Victorio, they are setting their sights on Eurovision once again.
Also making a comeback to the MESC stage is Kurt Calleja, Malta’s representative in 2012.
MESC 2025 will consist of two semi-finals, on February 4th and 6th, while the Grand Final will take place on February 8th.
Sarah Bonnici was Malta’s pick for Eurovision 2024 with her song “Loop”. Despite her strong performance, Sarah did not qualify to the Grand Final, placing dead last in the second semi-final.
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