Kyle Alessandro after Eurovision: wisdom teeth, WhatsApp friends, and a future beyond chainmail
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Norway’s Eurovision 2025 star Kyle Alessandro – a period filled with flashing lights, last-minute dental emergencies, and an unexpected surge in WhatsApp notifications. Now, with the Eurovision spotlight fading into the background, the 19-year-old is taking a deep breath and, finally, looking forward.
In an exclusive interview with Norwegian daily VG, Alessandro reveals that while the chainmail may be going back into storage, the journey is far from over.
“I’m heading into the studio next week to record new music,” he says. “There’s a lot of excitement about shaping the next chapter of Kyle Alessandro – what I’ll sound like, what I’ll look like.”
Chainmail? That, he insists, was strictly Eurovision business.
Street selfies and minor stardom
Post-Basel, Kyle admits life has changed dramatically. “I can’t walk down the street without at least five people stopping me for a picture,” he laughs. “It’s great, really – it shows I’ve done something right.”
He’s no stranger to public attention, having tasted early fame as a teenager, but this time it feels bigger. “I’m just a regular lad from a small town, so this is all still a bit surreal.”
And the media interest? “It’s lovely! I grew up reading about other artists, and now I’m the one they’re writing about. I find that exciting.”
A friendship… or something else?
In recent weeks, social media has been buzzing about Kyle’s growing friendship with fellow Norwegian artist Brede Bremnes. The pair have posted several photos together, prompting speculation about a possible «bromance.»
Kyle remains vague. “I wouldn’t call it a bromance, exactly. It’s something in between, really. We don’t have a neat label for it yet. I’m open to trying something new – it’s exciting, it’s unfamiliar, and it makes me feel happy.”
Bremnes, also speaking to VG via text message, agrees: “We’ve only known each other a little over a month. We’re still figuring things out, but I’m really glad to have him in my life.”
Lessons learned, teeth extracted
Eurovision wasn’t all glitter and sequins. Kyle opens up about the less glamorous side – notably, a wisdom tooth extraction just before the contest. “I had a feeling it might be my wisdom teeth acting up, but I didn’t do anything about it at first. Big mistake.”
Add to that inconsistent camera angles during rehearsals in Basel, and the stress was palpable. “If something didn’t go right, it could ruin my whole day,” he admits. “But for the final performance, I gave it everything I had.”
He also feels he sang better at Norway’s VG-lista concert post-Eurovision. “The pressure was gone. I enjoyed it more than I’ve ever enjoyed being on stage.”
The group chat that never sleeps
One of the biggest positives? The lasting friendships formed in Basel. “I talk every day with JJ (Austria), Sissal(Denmark), and Miriana (Malta) on WhatsApp,” Kyle says. “They’re friends for life – this wasn’t just for the cameras.”
Even Claude from the Netherlands called him out of the blue recently. “That really touched me.”
So, what’s next?
New music. Less metal armour. And a bit more self-reflection.
“Eurovision was intense,” Kyle concludes. “I’ve learned a lot – as an artist and as a person. And I’m ready for what’s coming next. With or without the chainmail.”
Source: VG