'Now that I’m free I can talk about everything': Bambie Thug breaks silence on absence from Eurovision dress rehearsal

They were speaking soon after their fellow non-binary competitor Nemo was crowned the 2024 winner for Switzerland and hours after rumours swirled following Bambie’s absence from the competition’s dress rehearsal

Hours before the live final Bambie called on organisers to address commentary made on Israeli television that aired before their performance in Tuesday’s semi-final.

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