Ireland's Eurovision act Bambie Thug reveals why they missed parade and claims 'rules were broken'
Ireland's Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, previously revealed they missed a dress rehearsal due to a 'situation' that needed 'urgent attention'
Ireland's Bambie Thug claims Eurovision agreed Israeli broadcaster 'broke rules' after complaints
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Ireland's Eurovision entry,
Bambie Thug
, revealed they made 'multiple complaints' to the European Broadcasting Union over a few experiences they had this week with Israeli broadcaster Kan
The singer, who has previously told fans that they missed a rehearsal due to a 'situation' that needed 'urgent attention', took to their
Instagram
Stories to write: "Over the last few days I have raised multiple complaints to the EBU regarding instances I have experienced this week. Earlier today they confirmed to my delegation in front of others that Kan's commentator had broken the rules of the conduct during the Eurovision Semi-Final 1.
"I have been patiently waiting to hear what action is set to be taken by the EBU following this rule break. I have since seen a statement by EBU Director General Noel Curran which contradicts this earlier confirmation. I am still waiting for an official update from the EBU."
It comes after they first revealed there was a 'situation' that needed 'urgent attention' from the EBU. They said: "Dear Coven, There was a situation while we were waiting to go to the 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. This means I have missed my dress rehearsal ? I am really sorry to the fans that have come to see me. I hope to see you on the stage tonight.”
Bambie Thug previously said there was a 'situation' that needed 'urgent attention'
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Image:
AP)
They released a new statement on social media
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Image:
Instagram/bambiethug)
Bambie also shared their disapproval of the commentary made on
Israeli
television before their performance on Tuesday. They said the commentary breached the rules of Eurovision. "There’s a lot more anger and a lot more drive in me now," Bambie Thug said in an interview with RTE News.
A commentator on Kan, the Israeli public service broadcaster, told viewers with children on Tuesday that Bambie's performance of Doomsday Blue would be 'the most scary of the night'.
"There will be a lot of spells and black magic and dark clothing, Satanic symbols, and voodoo dolls like we are at Cats Square in Jerusalem in the mid-90s," the commentator said, referring to a public square in Jerusalem.
They added there was 'some controversy' about the song and said Bambie 'liked to speak negatively about
Israel
'. In their talk with
RTE News
, Bambie previously revealed the Kan commentary was highlighted to them. They added the commentary made them want to 'push their performance even more'.
"I’m angry with other teams breaching their rules of the EBU, and still being allowed in," Bambie added.
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