The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has banned the usage of the word 'Kant' in this year's Maltese entry.
March 5, 2025 at 8:45 pm
PBS, the Maltese broadcaster, had previously been informed by the ESC Reference Group that the Maltese word could be used in the song. However, following a report submitted by another EBU member broadcaster, understood to be the BBC, the EBU has now requested that the word is entirely removed from the song and the song title is changed.TVM News reports that PBS is "currently reviewing the situation and considering its options", and has been asked to submit their decision to the EBU within two days of the final song submission deadline on March 10.
Miriana Conte's statement on the decision:
"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 💪"