#SHOWBIZ: 'I gave my everything': Aina Abdul apologises after fourth-place Eurovision Asia 2026 finish

Malaysian vocalist Aina Abdul expressed regret to her country's fans following her fourth-place finish in the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 held in Bangkok. Performing her own song, "Bluest Sky," Aina scored 152 points out of 10 Asian participants. The Philippines' Carmelle emerged victorious with 211 points. Aina, representing Malaysia as Puas Sudah, acknowledged the strong expectations from Malaysians who had hoped for a win.

Despite not taking home the title, Aina declared that she gave her all during the performance and cherished the entire experience. She apologized if she had disappointed her fans and emphasized that this was among the best chapters in her career, as experiences like this cannot be found in books or guides. Overwhelmed by emotion during the interview, Aina briefly paused before explaining that her tears were simply a release of pent-up emotion, not bitter defeat.

The singer expressed her gratitude to her team and fans, crediting their unwavering support as more valuable than the final scoreboard. Aina stated that they may not have won the trophy, but they won something far greater: each other's hearts. She looked forward to reconnecting with fans through upcoming concerts and new projects, concluding with a heartfelt message of thanks: "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support. I love you all."