Cypriot performer Mavrikios Mavrikiou clarifies medical procedure

Cypriot performer Mavrikios Mavrikiou recently addressed public speculation concerning his health during an interview on the Alpha channel show 'Super Katerina' on September 22, 2026. The artist clarified that he underwent a medical procedure last summer specifically for health reasons, following medical advice to address issues related to significant weight gain.

During his appearance, Mavrikiou explicitly confirmed that the surgery he underwent was a gastric bypass. He expressed frustration regarding the circulation of false rumors on social media and in the press, specifically referencing a comment he encountered that erroneously claimed he had undergone gender reassignment surgery. The artist used the platform to dismiss this misinformation and set the record straight regarding the nature of his health-related intervention.