Greek jewelry designer Periklis Kondylatos has questioned Betty Maggira's fashion credentials following her appointment to the judging panel of Greece's Next Top Model.
Speaking on the morning television show Happy Day on Wednesday, 30 September, Kondylatos said Maggira has no particular connection to fashion and described her modeling career as minimal and dating back to 1821.
Despite his comments regarding her background, the designer emphasized that he does not oppose her presence on the reality competition. He stated that he considers her well suited for a television production and expressed approval of the overall judging lineup.
Kondylatos explained that Maggira has worked across numerous fields, including nightclubs, modeling, television, and singing. Because of her broad career across multiple entertainment sectors, he said she cannot be described as someone who emerged directly from the fashion world.
Fashion background and television career
Periklis Kondylatos is an established Greek jewelry designer known for creating handcrafted accessories and statement pieces. Betty Maggira is a veteran Greek television presenter, performer, and actress who started her career as a model before expanding into broad entertainment roles.
Greece's Next Top Model, widely known as GNTM, is a popular reality television competition where aspiring models compete for a career in the fashion industry. The program relies on a panel of industry judges to evaluate contestants through photoshoots and runway challenges.
Reactions to Maggira on judging panel
Maggira's entry into the show has drawn mixed commentary across Greek media. Former judge and model Iliana Papageorgiou previously commented on 19 June 2026 that Maggira connected immediately with the rest of the show's team upon joining the project.
Her role on the panel has also generated discussion during broadcast episodes. On 23 September 2026, a contestant broke down in tears after Maggira asked whether she could fit into the light plus-size category during an evaluation.
Broadcast details
Kondylatos delivered his comments during an interview segment on Happy Day, a daily morning program hosted on Greek television. The designer clarified that his remarks were specific to Maggira's background when asked directly about her role on the fashion competition.
