Ireland’s Eurovision contestant ‘cried’ over Israel going to grand final

Bambie Thug, Ireland's representative at Eurovision 2024, expressed emotional distress after learning that Israel's contestant, Eden Golan, advanced to the grand final. Bambie, known for her vocal criticism of Israel, highlighted concerns that boycotts related to Israel's participation might negatively impact Ireland's chances in the competition. She emphasized the importance of Eurovision's community spirit, which she feels was compromised.