Malta's Eurovision Entry Faces Last-Minute Song Rewrite Over Language Concerns

Miriana Conte must alter her song after the BBC raised objections to a Maltese word resembling an English profanity.

Malta's Eurovision contestant Miriana Conte has been asked to revise her song's lyrics due to the word 'Kant,' which in Maltese means 'sing' but sounds like an English vulgarity.
The BBC filed a complaint with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), citing their strict rules on offensive language and refusing to air or play the song in its current form.
Conte expressed frustration and disappointment on Instagram, noting the limited time to submit changes before the March 10 deadline, but vowed to continue preparing for the competition.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, from May 10 to May 17, with Conte scheduled to perform in the second semifinal on May 15.
This controversy follows prior instances of Eurovision entries being altered or disqualified due to rule violations, such as political references or offensive content.