Blanka's journey to the international stage was anything but smooth:

: Blanka won the Polish national selection, Tu bije serce Europy! , in early 2023 [9]. However, her victory sparked immediate backlash on Reddit and social media, with fans accusing the jury of bias and favoring her over the fan-favorite artist Jann [6][10].

By the time the Grand Final arrived in Liverpool, the "Solo" energy had shifted from skepticism to a summer party atmosphere [13].

: Following her win, she faced allegations of plagiarism and criticism of her live vocal performance [6][8]. Despite the negativity, she chose to focus on "what's next," revamping the song's arrangement and choreography to include a new "dance break" for the big stage [12]. The "Bejba" Viral Moment

The story of and her hit song "Solo" is a whirlwind tale of personal empowerment, a controversial path to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 , and a viral redemption that turned a criticized performance into a fan favorite [9]. The Meaning Behind the Song