Bambie Thug misses dress rehearsal following situation requiring 'urgent attention' 

However, the Cork-performer assured fans they would still perform tonight, saying: “I hope to see you on the stage tonight"

Bambie thug speaking with media ahead of the Eurovision song Contest Final in Malmo, Sweden. Picture: Andres Poveda

Ireland’s Eurovision Song Contest entry Bambie Thug said they have missed their dress rehearsal following a “situation” which required “urgent attention” from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

On their Instagram story, they wrote: “Dear Coven, There was a situation while we were waiting to go to stage for the flag parade rehearsal which I felt needed urgent attention from the EBU – the EBU have taken this matter seriously and we have been in a discussion about what action needs to be taken.