It turns out Lesti Kejora once wanted to go home while participating in Dangdut Academy, why?

Kapanlagi.com - Lesti Kejora's success is no longer in doubt. After becoming the champion of Dangdut Academy's first season, Lesti's name has continued to rise. Now she is one of the popular dangdut singers thanks to her works to this day.

Lesti reminisced about her struggles during her competition in D'Academy over a decade ago. She revealed that she once wanted to give up and go home while still in quarantine.

KLovers, read more here! Who knows, Lesti Kejora's experience could be an inspiration for the participants of Dangdut Academy 8 that will take place soon.

1. Missing Family

Lesti mentioned there was a moment when she felt very much longing for her parents. Especially since her communication with family and people outside the dorm was very limited.

"There was a moment when I (Lesti) really wanted to go home, missing my dad and mom. Back then, I wasn't allowed to touch my phone at all," said Lesti via the POLES program Kepoin Lesti.

"Then starting from the top 10, when I moved to the dorm, parents were allowed to visit, but only for one hour on Sundays. And it was accompanied by the dorm mother, so I couldn't be too free. It was very strict back then," added the singer of the song Egois.

2. Mixed Feelings

Her determination to keep learning was not easily shaken just because of her longing. Continuing her struggle, Lesti eventually emerged as the first winner of D'Academy. Lesti admitted her feelings were mixed when she was announced as the winner.

"I didn't expect it, I was very happy but mixed feelings. At that age, I was given the opportunity to win a big event while all my competitors were already adults. It was like, I was so happy, I can't even imagine how happy I was. It's indescribable," she recalled.

(kpl/ums)