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After weeks of silence and mounting speculation, Melody has finally broken her silence to share her side of the Eurovision story. Speaking live from RTVE’s studios in Madrid, the Spanish singer addressed her disappointing 24th-place finish in Basel — just two spots from the bottom — despite a vocally flawless performance. With only 10 points from the public and a modest 21st place from the jury, Melody explained her post-contest absence, saying she needed time to rest and be with her family after months of intense preparation.

After her underwhelming Eurovision result, Melody stepped back from the spotlight, sparking speculation about behind-the-scenes tensions. Addressing the rumors today, she explained, “I wasn’t running away. I was simply exhausted and needed time with my family. I had made this [Eurovision] my top priority for months.”

Visibly moved, she expressed heartfelt thanks to her fans and the media for their support, while firmly dismissing any rumors of backstage conflict.

“I’ve always treated my team with respect. The rumours about me throwing people out of dressing rooms or being difficult to work with are just not true,” she said.

“Reading lies about myself was painful. I would never behave that way. That’s simply not who I am.”

At the press conference, Melody was gifted a bouquet of twelve roses by RTVE — a symbolic nod to Spain’s iconic “twelve points.” She accepted the gesture with a warm laugh and watched a replay of her performance, smiling proudly.

“There were a lot of challenging elements — choreography, wardrobe changes, complex staging — but I pushed through and gave it my all.”

“I would have done things differently”

When asked about her disappointing Eurovision result, Melody avoided any political commentary — quite literally — by holding a copy of her RTVE contract on her lap, pointing out that it explicitly prohibits her from discussing political matters.

RTVE later clarified: “at no time has any representative of Spain in Eurovision been banned by contract to make political comments. It is the rules of the EBU that state that songs, and songs alone, must not contain political content.”

However, Melody didn’t shy away from pointing out artistic disagreements with RTVE’s team.

“There were things I didn’t agree with. I wanted a more impactful staging. Some of the camera shots, some entry moments — they just didn’t land, and those decisions weren’t mine to make,” she said.

“What frustrates me most is feeling like I couldn’t give my full potential as an artist. And when you don’t have full control, there’s only so much you can do. That said, I won’t use that as an excuse for the final result.”

For instance, one specific camera angle she wanted — showcasing a dress transformation moment with her dancers — never made it to the final cut. A clip of this moment surfaced on X, showing the potential visual impact that was lost.

Melody also revealed that she couldn’t see her [planned] camera shots until a day before rehearsals and that her iconic swing from the Benidorm Fest performance had to be cut. 

“They [Spain’s team] told me starting from above didn’t feel ‘positive or remarkable enough.’ Yet, some artists did start from above” – Melody said. 

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You can re-watch Melody’s performance from the Grand Final of Eurovision 2025 here: