During the distribution of points at the festival, Jonida Maliqi drew attention not only for her role as a jury member, but also for a facial expression that seemed to carry an emotional load. This detail did not go unnoticed by the public, opening the way for speculations about her relationship with Elvana Gjata. Was it a spontaneous expression or a reflection of something deeper?
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If we go back in time, we can investigate and realize that mimicry does not seem to have been accidental. In 2019, when Elvana competed for the first time at the "Song Festival", Jonida and singer-songwriter Flori Mumajesi were rumored to have a romantic relationship, which dates back years after the professional and personal relationship between Flori and Elvana ended. This fact, for many followers, has been seen as an element that has influenced the way Jonida's relationship with Elvana has been shaped.
At the 2019 "Song Festival", when Elvana competed with the song "Me tana", Jonida was listed among the main supporters of Arilena Ara, calling her a rare talent and openly criticizing Elvana's fans who had expressed dissatisfaction with the result. This brought another complexity to the perception of their relationship.
However, it is important to mention that Jonida was part of Elvana's recital concert, "3", in 2018, suggesting that, at least at that time, relations between them were good. She published a message of support for him where she wrote: "You will always remain small, sweet, talented to me, that thanks to the support of your wonderful family and the great passion of pious work, you have reached the heights of your career as a real artist. Good luck honey! @elvanagjataaaaa”. This post showed a friendly and supportive relationship between the two singers, hinting that, at that time, relations between them were better.
While it's hard to know for sure what's behind that facial expression, it raises questions about Jonida's objectivity in her assessment of Elvana. As a member of the jury, Jonida has the right to express her independent opinion, but when this opinion is accompanied by an expression that seems emotionally charged, there is room for different interpretations.
In the music industry, where emotions and personal relationships often complicate matters, professional judgment remains essential. However, when such details come to light, they often affect public perception.
