Malta's Eurovision Song Faces Mandatory Lyric Change Over Linguistic Concern

The European Broadcasting Union has ruled that Miriana Conte must alter her song 'Kant' due to its unintended similarity to a vulgar English term.

Maltese singer Miriana Conte must revise her Eurovision song 'Kant' after a complaint from the BBC about its similarity to an offensive English word.
The term 'Kant,' which means 'sing' in Maltese, phonetically resembles the English vulgarity 'cunt,' leading to the European Broadcasting Union's intervention.
The BBC cited its strict policies on vulgar language and stated it could not broadcast the song in its current form, prompting the required change.
Conte expressed disappointment and frustration on Instagram, noting the short deadline of March 10 to submit the revised lyrics but vowed to move forward with the competition.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in Basel, Switzerland, from May 10 to May 17, with Conte set to perform in the second semifinal on May 15.