Bambie Thug attends Eurovision opening after claim against Israel broadcaster

'I have raised multiple complaints to the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) regarding instances I have experienced this week'
Bambie Thug attends Eurovision opening after claim against Israel broadcaster

Irish entrant Bambie Thug rehearsing Doomsday Blue (EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett/PA)

Ireland’s Eurovision Song Contest entry Bambie Thug has attended the opening of the competition following them accusing the Israeli broadcaster, Kan, of a rule break.

The singer, who uses the pronouns they/them, has previously hit out at Israel’s representative, Eden Golan, competing in the contest, and been outspoken about their pro-Palestine views before becoming the first Irish qualifier since 2018.

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