The NØRA BLU team has released a statement detailing their grievances against the Eurovision selection organizers, claiming that their career launch has been marred by extensive smear campaigns, bot attacks, and mistakes made by the competition organizers. During the semifinal voting, the band encountered severe issues, leading to a significant delay and claims of unfair treatment, particularly after the organizers allowed eliminated participants to return to the final due to alleged technical failures with LRT's voting system.

In the fourth semifinal of the Eurovision selection, NØRA BLU performed their debut song "Hold My Own". Despite achieving millions of views on YouTube within two weeks and gaining a growing fanbase on TikTok, they ultimately lost their chance to advance to the final. This outcome has raised further questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process, particularly in light of the reported difficulties fans and supporters faced when attempting to vote for the band.

The controversy peaked as supporters and friends of NØRA BLU began sharing screenshots on social media, showcasing their unsuccessful attempts to cast votes for the group. This has led to an outpouring of frustration online, with many calling for an explanation from the organizers regarding the technical issues and the perceived mishandling of NØRA BLU's candidacy, thus spotlighting the broader challenges faced by artists in high-stakes competitions such as Eurovision.