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Bambie Thug has said Israel should no longer be allowed to participate in the competition

Bambie Thug 'angry' at Israeli Eurovision commentary

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Bambie Thug has called on the competition's organisers to address commentary made on Israeli television before their performance in Tuesday's semi-final.

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Joost Klein performing during the second semi-final on Thursday

Dutch entry disqualified after 'threatening movement'

The Netherlands entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, Joost Klein, was disqualified following a "threatening movement" from the singer towards a camerawoman, a Dutch radio and television broadcaster said.

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Ireland eyes Eurovision crown in controversial final

Tonight's Grand Final marks the end of this year's Eurovision Song Contest which has been mired in controversy.

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The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Saturday, 8pm

How does the Eurovision voting system work?

The Eurovision Song Contest has a complex voting system which is regularly changed.

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What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Bambie Thug represents Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Doctor Who returns with a double episode (and The Beatles!), Stephen Mulhern is In for a Penny, and there's Ealing classic The Lavender Hill Mob . . .

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Bambie Thug talking to the media ahead of tonight's Eurovision final

Bambie Thug misses Eurovision rehearsal ahead of final

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entry Bambie Thug has said they missed their final dress rehearsal after a "situation" required "urgent attention" from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg attends a rally in Malmö, in protest against Israel's participation in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Photo by Johan NILSSON / TT NEWS AGENCY / AFP) / Sweden OUT

Greta Thunberg: Israel trying to 'artwash' Eurovision

Greta Thunberg has said that Israel is trying to "artwash" the Eurovision Song Contest after she joined pro-Palestinian protesters, who are calling for a boycott of the competition.

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A scene from the demonstration in Malmö calling for a boycott of this year's event

'It's not a normal Eurovision' - head of RTÉ Delegation

The head of the RTÉ Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest has said that this year's event is not a normal Eurovision and that there is tension in the air in Malmö.

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Taoiseach: 'whole country will be rooting' for Bambie

Taoiseach Simon Harris reckons "the whole country will be rooting" for Bambie Thug during Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest.

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Bambie Thug during Friday's Eurovision rehearsals - The big event airs on RTÉ One, RTÉ 2FM, and the RTÉ Player from 8pm on Saturday Photos: Andres Poveda

Bambie Thug's Eurovision dress rehearsal

Ireland's Eurovision entry Bambie Thug had their final rehearsal in Malmö on Friday morning ahead of tomorrow's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

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Joost Klein qualified from Thursday night's second semi-final

Joost Klein will not perform in second dress rehearsal

Joost Klein, the Eurovision Song Contest entry for the Netherlands, will not perform in a second dress rehearsal for the grand final while an investigation into an unspecified "incident" continues, the organisers have said.

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Linda Martin in Malmö on Thursday night - It was in the Swedish city on 9 May 1992 that Martin powered Ireland to Eurovision glory with Why Me?Photos: Andres Poveda

Linda Martin surprises Eurovision fans in Malmö

There were whoops of delight in Malmö on Thursday night as Ireland's 1992 Eurovision winner Linda Martin returned to the Swedish city to surprise fans ahead of Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

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Eurovision legend and commentator Marty Whelan - "We're in the competition to win it!"

Marty Whelan: 'We are in with a great chance'

Eurovision legend Marty Whelan has said Ireland is "in with a great chance" at tomorrow's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö and "there's a very strong sense that we are going to do exceptionally well".

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Käärijä - "The video is not a political statement or an endorsement of any kind"

Eurovision star seeks removal of video with Israeli act

Finland's 2023 Eurovision Song Contest act Käärijä has asked for a video of him and the Israeli singer Eden Golan to be removed from social media.

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Nemo and Bambie Thug - "We get to share so much of a common experience even though we're so different"

Swiss Eurovision star Nemo salutes Bambie Thug

Switzerland's Eurovision act Nemo has saluted Ireland's Bambie Thug, saying that it is "so beautiful" that they have the opportunity to experience the song contest together as non-binary artists.

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Eden Golan: "I think it's safe for everyone and we wouldn't be here (if not)."

Israel's Eden Golan - 'Eurovision is safe for everyone'

Israel's singer has insisted the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden remains "safe for everyone" amid protests against her participating as she made the final.

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Johnny Logan performing Euphoria at the Malmö Arena on Tuesday night

Johnny Logan made Euphoria his own, says Loreen

Loreen has applauded Johnny Logan for singing her winning Eurovision Song Contest track Euphoria on stage during the first semi-final on Tuesday night.

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Israel among qualifiers for Saturday's Eurovision final

Israel were among the qualifiers from Thursday night's Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on a night when feared protests inside the Malmö Arena failed to materialise.

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Another 16 acts are singing for their spot in the Grand Final on Saturday

Eurovision: All the action from the second semi-final

It's night two of Eurovision 2024. Ireland has secured a spot in the Grand Final and now it's time to find out who else Bambie Thug will be competing against on Saturday night.

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Bambie Thug's heart is 'with the people of Palestine'

Bambie Thug has said their "heart and prayers are with the people of Palestine" amid the ongoing controversy around Israel's inclusion in this year's Eurovision.

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Sixteen countries will be competing for just 10 places in the Grand Final

Eurovision stage set for a controversial semi-final

Today is another big day in Eurovision-land as the second of the two semi-finals kicks off in the Malmö Arena in Sweden from 8pm.

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Eden Golan performing at Wednesday night's rehearsal. Coverage from the Malmö Arena begins on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player from 8pm

Israel's Eurovision entrant booed during rehearsal

Israeli Eurovision Song Contest entrant Eden Golan was booed by some audience members and met with calls of "free Palestine" after she performed her song at a dress rehearsal for tonight's second Eurovision semi-final.

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What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Bodkin is a new comic thriller set in Ireland, Sue Perkins hosts a new game show called Double the Money, Taskmaster continues, and there's the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest . . .

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Watch: Bambie Thug crowd surfs in Malmö club

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest finalist Bambie Thug celebrated securing their place in Saturday's Grand Final with some crowd surfing in Malmö last night.

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Marty Whelan over the moon about new baby and Bambie

RTÉ's Eurovision Song Contest commentator Marty Whelan is celebrating both personally and professionally after he became a grandfather for the first time and Bambie Thug qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final.

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