The singer broke the rules for the jury.
The organizers of the song contest “Eurovision 2016”, declared invalid the voice of a Russian jury member, singer Anastasia Stotskaya and recommended to disqualify her from the jury.
This is stated in the message on the official website of the competition.
The fact that the singer broke the rules for the jury. She made a broadcast to the General run of the first semifinal of “Eurovision 2016” and allowed myself to Express my attitude to the participants of the Netherlands and Armenia. Thus, Stotsky as a member of the jury, divulged their preferences when choosing speakers.
“My husband is Armenian, I am in favor of Armenians,” said Stotsky.
The organizers of the international song contest has arisen dealing with a scandalous situation.
After negotiations with the Russian broadcaster RTR the Eurovision organizers recommended the company to disqualify Stotsky from the members of the jury. Thus the result of a vote on her part declared invalid.
Until may 14 the Russian side should present a new candidate who will replace Anastasia Stotskaya. Other jury members from Russia will continue its work: the composer Gennady Gladkov, singer Filipp Kirkorov, TV presenter Olympics Teterich, actor Oskar Kuchera.
Information on disqualification of Sergei Lazarev (representative of Russia) not confirmed. He will continue his participation in the song contest.
