On 28 November 2004, ERT's Eurovision spokeswoman Dafni Bokota stated that Vandi and ERT were close to a deal, but had concluded that she was too expensive to send to the contest. She also stated that Vandi was worried about participating in Eurovision while her international career was going well, saying "Here at ERT, we don't understand [why] Greek artists are so insecure to participate". A decision was to be announced within the next five to ten days, and that a possible backup would be Helena Paparizou.
In 2004, ERT spokesperson Dafni Bokota revealed that Vandi and ERT were close to an agreement but ultimately decided against sending her due to financial concerns. She also noted that Vandi was hesitant about participating in Eurovision while enjoying success internationally, expressing concern over Greek artists' perceived insecurity in the competition. A decision on Vandi's participation was expected within a week, with Helena Paparizou potentially stepping in as a backup option.