18-year-old Andorran singer Ian Moya exits the competition after pitch issues in 'Mon Cheri Go Home'
performance, despite praise for his diva attitude and prior strong showings.
Key Points
- Public votes saved six; Moya in danger zone second time, coaches rescued others.
- Mama Dousha criticized pitch inconsistencies; Alfred praised 'diva mentality'.
- Garcia and Dousha voted to save Arian; Lahoz backed Moya's potential.
- Moya debuted Jan 17, advanced four galas with energetic performances; tearful farewell.
Ian Moya, the 18-year-old singer from Canillo, was eliminated from TV3's *Eufòria* during its fourth gala on Friday evening, after performing "Mon Cheri Go Home" by Fades and Maria Jaume.
The episode introduced a reversed format, where public votes first saved six contestants, placing the remaining six—including Moya—in the danger zone. Coaches and the musical VAR then rescued others, leaving Moya and Arian for the jury's verdict. This was Moya's second time in the zone; he had been saved in the previous gala.
Mama Dousha highlighted pitch problems, noting some notes were too low when projection was needed and too high in upper ranges, calling them "quite tough to work on." She recommended technical training with coaches, while praising moments where he seemed liberated and had shone before. Alfred Garcia agreed on intonation issues but lauded Moya's interpretive strength, natural role-playing, and innate "diva mentality," saying attitude like that is half the battle and cannot be taught.
Alfred Garcia voted to save Arian. Queralt Lahoz supported Moya, calling both "wonderful artists" whose careers were just beginning and arguing his recent song choices had not suited him, preventing him from shining as he could have. Mama Dousha cast the decisive vote for Arian.
Selected as a new contestant on 17 January, Moya had advanced through four galas. His debut with Joan Manuel Serrat's "Paraules d’amor" drew jury acclaim for the honesty, light, and truth in his voice. He brought consistent energy, choreography, and attitude, including performances of "Alors on danse" by Stromae, "Per fer-te una idea" by Renaldo & Clara, and "In Your Eyes" by Kylie Minogue.
In tears, Moya closed by reprising "Mon Cheri Go Home" more freely, embracing his family in the audience, and thanking supporters in Catalonia, the Països Catalans, and Andorra. "The Ian here today will keep working and shining," he said.
Original Sources
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