Bambi Thug, an Irish entrant in the Eurovision 2024 contest, said on Saturday that she cried with disappointment when she learned that Israeli singer Eden Golan had qualified for the final in Malmö, Sweden. Told.
“I cried with the team.” Irish Eurovision finalist Bambi Sugg was asked how he felt when Israel qualified for Eurovision. #Eurovision Last. pic.twitter.com/wE1F8xeU7E
— Henry McKean (@HenryMcKean) May 10, 2024
Bumby Thug’s song “Doomsday Blue” features a pentagram, a satanic symbol, and other elements of “Wiccan” practices.
The Israeli entry “Hurricane” is an allegory vaguely referring to the survivors of the October 7 terrorist attacks. Lyrics have been toned down to qualify for the contest, and political statements are prohibited in the music or venue.
It turned out that Golan’s song became a surprise hit and dominated the audience votes. After qualifying for her final, she rose to the top of oddsmakers’ predictions and is expected to finish first or second once the final judges finish scoring.
Ireland has been one of the most critical countries regarding Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists.
Bumby Thug is opposed She repeatedly protested Golan’s presence at the convention, even canceling her dress rehearsal performance over the apparent controversy over Israel’s participation. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) moved Golan’s dressing room further away from Thug’s dressing room due to Thug’s actions.
Other contestants and judges also found ways to show their intolerance of Israel’s presence in the competition.
Finland’s Eurovision team rejected the 12 points awarded to Israel by the judges during rehearsals.
The woman said “Ireland” instead and the host gave her a chance to correct, but instead she said “Ireland” again.
Host: “I think we have some feelings…” pic.twitter.com/nDnXNUofZY
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 11, 2024
Greece’s Eurovision entrant Marina Satti, 37, acted like a child by pretending to be asleep in front of the camera while Israeli singer Eden Golan spoke at a press conference. pic.twitter.com/PojFwUc1AB
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) May 10, 2024
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have been marching in the streets of Malmö for several days, and Ms. Golan has been called upon by police, including 100 police officers, to protect her amid threats and aggressive anti-Israel activists. He requested an escort.
100 Swedish police officers escort 20-year-old singer Eden Göran between her hotel and the Malmö Arena ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Apart from the long convoy, police helicopters can be heard flying overhead.
Malmo is a city with serious problems
— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) May 11, 2024
Meanwhile, Golan kept a positive tone and thanked Israelis and fans around the world for their support.
Israelis have hailed Golan as a symbol of tenacity against anti-Semitism and are hosting watch parties to watch the tournament. If Israel finishes in first place, it will host the Eurovision final in 2025.
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