Eurovision organisers 'ordered' Bambie Thug to change pro-Palestinian body markings

Bambie Thug won a place in Saturday’s final with a mesmerising execution of their song Doomsday Blue at the semi-final on Tuesday in Malmo, Sweden
Eurovision organisers 'ordered' Bambie Thug to change pro-Palestinian body markings

Bambie Thug rehearsing Doomsday Blue at the First Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final at Malmo Arena in Sweden. 

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) asked Bambie Thug to change the pro-Palestinian markings displayed on their face and legs during their performance at last night's Eurovision semi-final. 

Written in Ogham - an ancient Irish alphabet - the markings on their body translated to “Ceasefire” and “Saoirse Don Phalistin”.

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