GREECE – Alexander Rybak, the winner of 2009 Eurovision Song Contest with the famous FAIRYTALE, spoke to OPEN BEYOND for his addiction to anti-depression pills, something which he recently revealed via the social media.
Speaking exclusively to OPEN BEYOND‘s morning show via Skype, Alexander said that after winning Eurovision he couldn’t sleep and started with small doses of sleeping pills but ultimately he became addicted and from the happiness, he turned into addicted.
The past five months Rybak is under detox treatment.
In 2018 Eurovision edition, Rybak participated again and we all remember that he didn’t give any interview as he was under great pressure by the medications.
Rybak reveals that he was invited in Eurovision 2020 interval act but the show was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Regarding the Greek entrant, Stefania, Rybak says that he likes her and she has a great smile. He ended the Skype interview speaking in Greek saying that “I love you and I miss you all”.