Olly gives up on Eurovision. The winner of Sanremo 2025, aka Federico Olivieri, 23, announces his decision through a post on Instagram.
Meanwhile, here's the second piece of news: Lucio Corsi, second at the Ariston theater with "Volevo essere un duro", said yes: he will represent Italy.
"I've been asking myself and asking everyone's opinions for days, the answer is always the same: "In the end you have to do what you feel", because everyone knows how much it means to me to be myself, always. Well, I don't think you would be sad if I moved concerts for Eurovision", writes Olly, "but I firmly believe that I need to connect with everything that is happening to me, before looking even further ahead, before continuing with my beloved live apprenticeship that I always talk about with infinite pride. I have therefore decided to give up the opportunity to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, with the awareness that it is one of those things that maybe only happens once in a lifetime".
Olly adds: «I thank those who voted for me and gave me the opportunity to have this privilege: I hope to see you soon at one of my concerts to reciprocate all the love I'm receiving these days. For me, this decision is my way of listening to myself and perhaps also my twisted way of saying thank you. Some will say that I'm giving up on a dream, but I think I just chose to live it in my own time».
The Genoese singer wishes good luck to those who will represent Italy: «Music in Italy is full of formidable artists and this year's cast is the most sincere proof of that. Always believe. Something is changing and it's clear for all to see».
(Online Union)
