She said at the time that no - one had wanted her to participate in Eurovision .
ERT originally considered Paparizou as a possible back - up singer for a high - profile artist , but those deals fell through .
Paparizou said at the time that no - one had wanted Paparizou to participate in Eurovision .
ERT originally considered Paparizou as a possible back - up singer for a high - profile artist , but those deals fell through .