Rumours have been swirling that Bulgaria might return to the Eurovision Song Contest. And 2011 and 2016 alum Poli Genova has already waded into the storm by reminding us that she’s ready to go “once she gets the green light.”
But it would seem she’s not the only Bulgarian Eurovision star hungry to make a return. VICTORIA — the country’s 2020 and 2021 Eurovision act — has been tweeting up a storm. And that’s left a lot of Eurovision fans wondering if she’s the one to bring Bulgaria back to Eurovision in Malmö.
Of course, Bulgaria hasn’t said anything. When it withdrew after Turin, its official Twitter account made it sound like they would be staying away for a while. But in recent weeks the social media winds have been blowing the other direction.
we are all thinking…
— VICTORIA (@victoriageorge_) November 18, 2023
On Saturday afternoon, VICTORIA tweeted that “a little surprise is coming next week,” signing her tweet with an xoxo. The official BNT Eurovision account then retweeted it.
Eurovision fan @J5TT_L retweeted VICTORIA as well, along with the GIF of a pageant mom saying, “Oh my god!” VICTORIA then replied, “we are all thinking…”
But there’s more.
VICTORIA has been teasing her participation with fans on social media. She hasn’t been quick to rule anything out. Just look at this first grab from @escwill.
all the signs are there pic.twitter.com/xNE5kYoRMB
— will?? | ?????? (@escwiIl) November 18, 2023
On October 14 VICTORIA retweeted a Euronews interview she’d given. It came with a very bold headline: “I really want to perform at Eurovision again.”
Among other things, the “Tears Getting Sober” songwriter said that she wants to release a new album within two years — and mentioned that she was headed to Sweden to work on new tunes.
“My idea is to release an album within two years,” she said. “This is my dream. Now I have a trip to Sweden coming up, where I will meet new music producers to work with, as well as those I work with in general. I want to expand my circle of people I make music with.”
As you’ll recall from Eurovision 2022, Bulgaria’s broadcaster made its competing artists Intelligent Music Project foot the bill for their participation. VICTORIA is now working with Warner Music…so perhaps her deeper pockets mean she’ll be able to do just that.
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— Euronews Bulgaria (@euronewsbg) October 14, 2023
I never liked her, but looking at her career neither did anybody else.
She doesn’t even have a career, better to become like most of Bulgarians; unemployed. It’s their heritage.
I like her cover of ”All I want for Christmas is you” but Bulgaria will not participate next year…Such a shame!
Turns out broadcaster BNT and Bulgarians are just pathetic trying to hype anything, nothing new here.
it’s not our fault that BNT doesn’t care about Eurovision
Bulgarians are quite trashy and known scammers, so no wonder she acts like this.
Lol all this hype was for a cover of all I want for Christmas is you… what a pathetic way to get views by using the esc fandom for attention….
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Faking interest in Bulgaria yet again, but that’s how that person works.. pretty obvious that soon enough these two comments of mine are -10 in short period of time (it’s 13.40pm CET)
Although, now that this *person* is exposed of faking interest AGAIN for Bulgaria, I’m sure all of a sudden these won’t blow up. Hmm..
Interest in Bulgaria is organic and expected for one of the most successful countries in recent history. Jump on the hype train before it’s too late or get run over by it.
Good to see this person putting my comments only -1 & -2, just 20 minutes ago (19.08 CET 21.11.2023) they were +3 and +2.
Same happened earlier too (9.26 CET 21.11.2023), when they were +2 & +1 and suddenly after some time on minus as well.
Minus vote this too, you’ll see if anyone wants Bulgaria back, when the popularity is made with fake interest.
I thought Bulgaria’s participation was dead, so I’d gladly take either Victoria or Poli at this point.
Make Victoria sing chalga again!
Are you serious?!? lol
I’m neutral on her potential participation. She was a good representative even though I wasn’t a big fan of her entries personally, but it’d be nice to see a fresh face.
She got robbed in 2020, so I’m all for it. Would love to see Poli again as well.
Ah, the hyping begins… And for a country that has not confirmed its participation yet. Lovely how pathetic the national broadcaster of Bulgaria is!
I didn’t like her song in 2020 and neither in 2021, so no.
Not the depresser again…
i just want bulgaria back no matter who with. vicky’s style is awesome and her post-esc discography has been solid.
Hopefully, if she ever returns, it will be something similar to “Tears Getting Sober” one of my favourites back in 2020. “Growing Up Is Getting Old” was such a disappointing downgrade for me.
I want Stojan back. Make Stojan return!
Please not again this boring Victoria !
Your comment is boring! Byeee! 😉
Poli Genova would so much better !
I don’t think so. Poli is boring and hungry for attention. She don’t have that much fans! You can see that easily. Eurovision 2016 was her best moment. That’s it!
I would rather EQUINOX return.
Lol, they existed just for the purpose of Eurovision 😛
Would be glad to see her return. Wonder if it will be another Billie Eilish type feeling song!
The same style again? I don’t think so… Her music after Eurovision is a bit different.
Her music after Eurovision is pure garbage.
Never cared for her 2 songs, though Tears Getting Sober has grown on me since 2020. Wouldn’t mind VICTORIA coming back – better to have her than no Bulgaria at all. Even if I’m not loving her song, I’ll always appreciate artists who do something authentic.
She Is A Good Singer But No One Wants A Nother Depresion Song … If She Does This Kinds Of Song Again She Is Just Atencion Seeker . Viktoria Should Sing A Bop
Please no. Unless she comes back with a chalga song, like she used to sing.
Galena is your singer if you want a chalga song or Desi Slava (she was my winner 2012 with ”Love is alive”).
Honestly I understand that 2020/2021 artists already wanna do it given that 2021 really felt monotonous with all those restrictions and no pre-parties. If Victoria found a sponsor to finance her trip to Malmo, go girl!
Cryptic “let’s keep’em interested” or major trolling. In any case, Finland’s success is the most inspiring and joyous outcome of the event called Eurovision.
VICTORIA + Borislav Milanov It’s about time.
I hope so. Borislav is great music composer. I really miss his music at Eurovision!
I would love to see VICTORIA return, but maybe it’s a bit too soon? I guess we’ll have to wait and see (if Bulgaria comes back at all, that is)
She will bring something really nice. I’m pretty sure about that! I love all of her songs, specially ”How to ruin a live” and ”bloom”.
I want to see VICTORIA again at Eurovision! Fingers crossed.