Ukraines Eurovision act Maruv calls winning song mediocre and Hatari forgettable

In this photo taken on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, Anna Korsun, who performs under the name of Maruv, center, on stage at the national nomination for Eurovision in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine's entry for the Eurovision song contest has come into jeopardy after the national broadcaster told the winner to choose between the nomination and concerts in Russia. (AP Photo/Vladimir Donsov) — Maruv was not impressed with the contest (Picture: AP Photo/Vladimir Donsov)

Ukraine withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest this year after accusing their representative of politicising the contest.

But it turns out the former Ukranian hopeful Maruv wasnt impressed by what did make it to Tel Aviv.

The 27-year-old, real name Anna Korsun, has called Eurovision 2019 winner Duncan Laurences performance mediocre, as well as slating Icelandic entry Hatari.

And she believes had she made it to Tel Aviv, she could have out-classed most of the entrants.

Speaking to Svala+, the Siren Song singer said: My chances were quite high. I think I would have definitely come in the top three.

I watched the performances, then watched my own from the [national] final, and I found mine more interesting. There was more action in mine than many of the performances from Eurovision.

Of Icelandic band Hatari – who came 10th with their song Hatrio mun sigra – Maruv said: We are not BDSM. I have fetish aesthetics, but [Hatrio mun sigra] came across like a punishment, like a flogging – I dont know.

Hatari of Iceland perform during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner) — Maruv cant remember Hataris song (Picture: AP)

Plus the song itself, do you remember their song? I couldnt sing it back to you now. But I had a cool song that everyone remembers, that everyone can sing, and movements which went viral, that everyone knows.

In fairness, we reckon some people remember Hatari, seeing as they held up the Palestinian flag during scoring and caused a total meltdown.

Maruv also laid into eventual winner Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands, despite praising his song Arcade.

She said: A lot depends on the music. But there was no show. The way he sang on the stage was mediocre, but the song was great.

Maruv was chosen by public vote to represent the Ukraine with her track Siren Song, which was tipped to be a contender in Tel Aviv.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - MAY 18: Duncan Laurence, representing Netherlands , performs live on stage during the 64th annual Eurovision Song Contest held at Tel Aviv Fairgrounds on May 18, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images) — Maruv didnt think Duncans performance made enough of an impact (Picture: Getty Images Europe)

However, just days later, the Ukrainian public broadcaster UA:PBC has said that her win did not automatically guarantee Maruv was going to perform in Tel Aviv, and claimed she was politicising the contest.

They claimed that Maruv refused to sign a contract which temporarily banned her from performing in Russia amid tensions between the two countries.

The singer said that while she was willing to cancel her next Russian tour, other stipulations in the contract amounted to censorship.

She wrote on Facebook at the time: I am a citizen of Ukraine, pay taxes and sincerely love Ukraine.