Singer Lyusya Chebotina clashes with VAL over education and career choices on Fly into Trends
The pop artist Lyusya Chebotina sparked a public dispute by commenting on a contestant from the talent show Fly into Trends who studied at Moscow State University. Chebotina characterized VALs decision to pursue higher education as a major misstep, contrasting it with a singular focus on music. The exchange underscored a broader debate about whether formal schooling enhances or hinders artistic development.
Chebotina stated that she has spent twelve years in the jury chair of Fly into Trends, and VAL entered the competition seeking to prove his abilities. Her reaction was sharply critical, arguing that such academic commitments may limit an aspiring performer who hopes to carve out a place in the music scene. The artist who spoke from the jury emphasized the point with a clear stance, expressing disappointment about VALs trajectory and the consequences of balancing education with performance ambitions.
VAL responded by explaining that he disagrees with Chebotinas assessment. He does not feel that the five years spent studying translation at Moscow State University were wasted, and he stressed his intention to demonstrate his broader potential. “I want to prove much more,” he asserted, adding that statements about an inevitable hierarchy of fame, such as the notion that a jury member should always be ahead of a contestant, do not define his career. He spoke of resilience and a plan to show that talent can prevail with perseverance and diverse experiences.
Separately, in September another jury member on Fly into Trends, rapper Daria Zoteeva known as Instasamka, faced criticism for comments about participants that were labeled as derogatory. Critics described some remarks as insulting, while Instasamka defended herself by signaling that blunt language was part of the show’s culture. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions within reality competition formats about tone, accountability, and the boundaries of performance rhetoric.
Meanwhile, Sergey Arutyunov, a singer, voiced his views about The Voice, another well known talent program. He criticized the program for how it engages young mentors, pointing to perceived gaps in its approach to nurturing emerging artists. The exchange reflects a wider conversation about mentorship, media portrayals, and the responsibilities of established artists when commenting on aspiring performers. These events collectively illustrate how public figures navigate critique, ambition, and the pressures of televised talent competitions, while audiences weigh the balance between experience, education, and raw talent. Attribution: coverage by contemporary entertainment media; details summarized from public statements and press coverage.