From our special correspondent in Malmö (Sweden)
The controversies continue behind the scenes of Eurovision 2024. This Saturday afternoon, Bambie Thug, the non-binary artist who represents Ireland, did not appear on stage during the final rehearsal of the final.
“Something happened while we were waiting to go on stage for the parade of flags [qui ouvrira le spectacle]. I felt the need to alert the EBU [Union européenne de radiodiffusion, qui organise le concours] “, he said in his Instagram story.
“The EBU took the matter seriously and we discussed what actions could be taken. “That’s why I missed the costume rehearsal,” he continued.
Recorded performance
The journalists saw nothing but fire when the rehearsals were broadcast on the big screens. The artist’s performance in the semi-final on Tuesday was broadcast without the media being alerted. People present in the Malmö Arena during rehearsals confirmed to 20 minutes that it was a video of the recorded performance that was broadcast in the room.
For the moment the reasons for the incident that Bambie Thug speaks about have not been revealed. “I’m sorry for the fans who came to see me,” he concluded. I hope to see you on stage tonight”