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I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

June 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I didn't want to risk my mental health to such a degree that I couldn't heal it."

— Dara , Celebrity

"I was just calm."

— Dara , Celebrity

"Even though Eurovision is probably the biggest stage an artist can perform on, I have never felt calmer or more confident on stage."

— Dara , Celebrity

"I want to become a mother and stay healthy. Those things matter more than success in music."

— Dara , Celebrity

"Δεν ήθελα να διακινδυνεύσω την ψυχική μου υγεία σε βαθμό που να μην μπορώ να την θεραπεύσω."

— Ντάρα , Celebrity

"Η Eurovision είναι τόσο, τόσο μεγάλη - το μεγαλύτερο πράγμα που μπορούν να κάνουν οι καλλιτέχνες."

— Ντάρα , Celebrity

"Am vrut să renunț de două ori la Eurovision."

— Dara , Celebrity

"Поздравляем великолепную Дару и BNT, и желаем ей всех успехов, ведь конкурс песни Евровидение станет глобальной трамплинной площадкой для его будущей карьеры."

— Мартин Грин , Executive

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I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
BBC Newsvia rss

The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

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«Bangaranga»: Η διάγνωση της Ντάρα με ΔΕΠΥ και οι φορές που σκέφτηκε να αποχωρήσει από τη Eurovision
CNN Greecevia ai 2 quotes 1 person

An article detailing Dara's ADHD diagnosis and the times she considered withdrawing from Eurovision before her victory with 'Bangaranga'.

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I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
BBC Newsbeatvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Dara, the Bulgarian singer of 'Bangaranga', reveals she considered withdrawing from Eurovision twice due to mental health concerns before ultimately winning the competition.

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Дара выиграла конкурс песни Евровидение 2026
Eurovision.orgvia ai 1 quote 1 person

An article announcing Dara's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with her song 'Bangaranga', marking Bulgaria's first win in the competition.

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„Am vrut să renunț de două ori la Eurovision”. Dara, dezvăluiri despre ADHD și presiunea competiției: „Stăteam în pat și tremuram”
Digi24via ai 1 quote 1 person

An article featuring Dara's revelations about her ADHD diagnosis and the pressure of the Eurovision competition, including her moments of considering withdrawal.

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Why Dara Considered Withdrawing from Representing Bulgaria at Eurovision Twice
Eurovision Funvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

An article discussing Dara's contemplation of withdrawal from Eurovision due to mental health pressures and her eventual victory with 'Bangaranga'.

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