Fans are seething.
Fans have accused Eurovision of refusing to ban Israel for a certain reason Fans are accusing Eurovision of refusing to ban Israel from taking part in the 2024 competition, despite intense backlash amid the ongoing war, because of a haircare brand. The European Broadcasting Union recently shared a statement responding to the ‘intense debate’ over the country’s inclusion, with fans threatening to boycott and urging artists to do so.
Icelandic presenter Gísli Marteinn Baldursson is boycotting Eurovision However, he’s dropped out from this year’s competition, boycotting the 2024 event over Israel’s inclusion. Baldursson, 52, announced his plans to boycott on Instagram, saying : ‘To answer those who have asked: I will not cover Eurovision this year. ‘The reason is Israel’s actions in Gaza and the competition’s response to it, mainly the lack thereof.
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