This comes after the singer, who has been outspoken about his pro-Palestinian views, accused Israeli broadcaster Kan of breaking the principles and mentioned he was awaiting a response from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on what motion can be taken.
Eurovision organizers mentioned: “Bambie Thug didn’t seem within the third gown rehearsal and pictures from his look within the second gown rehearsal was used as an alternative. He missed the gown rehearsal resulting from a scenario that’s at present being mentioned with the EBU and the organizers of the music contest”
TV presenter Graham Norton, commentating on the BBC’s protection, mentioned the singer, who appeared together with his music Doomsday Blue, “tends to do extraordinarily properly”.
Particularly, he mentioned: “I am not a dad or mum, however I might warn you that youthful children, I imply significantly, may discover the subsequent present just a little scary.”
He added: “Bambie Thug, such a fantastic performer@ and Eire have carried out a very good job producing this yr and that tends to go down extraordinarily properly.”
“I’m patiently ready to listen to what motion the EBU will take”
The @singer, who makes use of the pronouns they/them and has develop into the primary Irishman to qualify since 2018, has beforehand criticized Israel’s consultant, Eden Golan, who’s competing on this yr’s Eurovision.
Forward of the ultimate, Bambie mentioned in an Instagram story: “I’ve made a number of complaints to the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) in regards to the incidents I skilled this week.
“I’m patiently ready to listen to what motion the EBU will take following this breach of rule [από τον Kan].
“I’ve since seen a press release from EBU director common Noel Curran contradicting this earlier affirmation. I am nonetheless ready for an official replace from the EBU.”
In response, a spokesman for Israel’s Kan broadcaster advised the PA information company: “We want everybody good luck tonight.”
Eurovision organizers mentioned: “Bambie Thug didn’t seem within the third gown rehearsal and pictures from his look within the second gown rehearsal was used as an alternative. He missed the gown rehearsal resulting from a scenario that’s at present being mentioned with the EBU and the organizers of the music contest.”
Irish broadcaster RTE reported that Bambie Thug had referred to as on organizers to deal with feedback made on Israeli tv forward of his efficiency in Tuesday’s semi-final.
Particularly he advised the broadcaster: “I’m offended with different teams who break EBU guidelines and are nonetheless allowed to enter.”
*With data from: The Mail | Primary topic picture: Reuters