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Bold, brassy, and unapologetically herself—Melody is ready to prove that a diva reborn is a diva unstoppable.
Spain isn’t whispering at Eurovision 2025. It’s strutting onto the Basel stage in heels, flipping its hair, and shouting “¡Esa Diva!” from the rooftops.
After two decades in the spotlight, Melody—yes, the “El baile del gorila” child star—is rewriting her own story. With a revamped track, international collaborators, and a visual spectacle worthy of a Vegas residency, she’s stepping into the grand final with more than a point to prove. This isn’t just a comeback. It’s a reinvention.
From Benidorm banger to Eurovision epic
Originally crowned queen of Benidorm Fest with a flamenco-heavy, castanet-laced powerhouse, Melody’s “Esa Diva” has had a serious makeover. The Eurovision version is leaner, darker, and more cinematic—thanks to British production duo Red Triangle (yep, the ones behind Green Day and Camila Cabello). The new version starts soft and smouldering before exploding into an electro-flamenco dancebreak. Think: Sevillian spirit meets Scandi structure.
“We kept the duende,” Melody insists, “but gave it global legs.” And the strategy’s working—her odds are climbing (slowly), and the staging is tightly under wraps.
Lights, camera, leather eorset
Directed by Mario Ruiz, who’s already helped launch Chanel into Eurovision legend status, Melody’s performance is rumoured to involve cinematic transformations, a suspended swing, and some jaw-dropping costume magic. The music video has her morphing from vintage film goddess to leather-clad showstopper. And if you thought that was just for the promo—think again. Basel is about to see all sides of the diva.
To back it up? A full symphonic version recorded with RTVE’s orchestra and choir. If anyone doubted her vocal chops, that recording shut them up fast.
Selling out
Not everyone’s on board with the revamp. Some Spanish fans have accused her of selling out the song’s roots. Melody’s response? “Hair flips and meneo are part of who I am. If that’s too much for some, they can look away.”
Far from backing down, she’s doubling down—dedicating the flamenco bridge to climate-hit Spanish communities and framing her performance as a cultural crossover, not a compromise.
“This is a bridge,” she told fans at the London Eurovision Party. “Between where I’m from, where I’m going, and everyone watching.”
The diva gets her due
RTVE isn’t just crossing fingers—they’re going all in. Melody’s documentary Camino a Eurovisión dropped this week, tracing her path from child star to global contender. There’s rehearsal footage, emotional throwbacks, and yes—a tearful look at her infamous 2009 near-win.
And it’s working. A show stopping acoustic version of “Esa Diva” in London trended across Europe. Her farewell concert in Madrid? 2.3 million viewers. She’s now top ten in the OGAE poll, and momentum is building fast.
What to expect in Basel
Melody lands in Basel with a 15-strong crew, two veteran choreographers, and her eyes on the prize. She’s set to perform during the semi-final interval on May 13, then in the grand final on May 17 as one of the Big Five.
She might not be the bookies’ top pick, but don’t count her out. There’s a hunger here. A legacy. And a performance built to grab headlines and hearts.
“Eurovision isn’t just a contest,” she said this week. “It’s a mirror. I want every girl watching to see herself in this diva—and love what she sees.”
Basel, brace yourself. Melody’s here to be unforgettable.