The drag performer whose images became central to a heated national debate over alleged indecent behaviour outside Ta’ Ġieżu Church has broken her silence, insisting she has nothing to apologise for.Speaking to Lovin Malta, Miss Valentine said she was stunned to find herself at the centre of a controversy that eventually prompted public comments from government ministers.“I definitely didn’t expect one performance to end up in the middle of a national debate, especially something from more than a year ago,” she said.“I was simply doing drag and entertaining people. Everyone is free to have their own opinion, but I won’t apologise for expressing myself through my art.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)The debate was reignited after the Facebook page Knisja Ta’ Ġieżu – Patrijiet Franġiskani l-Belt Valletta shared photos and videos it said illustrated ongoing indecent behaviour outside the church while objecting to the renewal of a nearby permit.The post sparked widespread discussion online before Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield clarified that the footage circulating on social media was more than a year old and did not reflect the current situation, saying the activity shown had already been stopped.Reflecting on the unexpected attention, Miss Valentine took the opportunity to inject some humour into the situation.“If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that apparently I know how to get people’s attention,” she joked.“So if anyone discovered me through all of this and enjoyed what they saw, my Instagram is always open and so are my bookings. So let’s have a kiki.”She also addressed one misconception that repeatedly surfaced in the online debate.“Also, to clarify, I am Maltese because everyone seems to think that I’m a foreigner apparently in the comment sections.”Her comments come after days of debate over nightlife, public decency and Valletta’s changing identity, with residents, politicians and members of the public offering sharply divided views on where the line should be drawn.Do you agree with Miss Valentine?•