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 Eurovision Song Contest 2024 · Controversies, All about EBU's poor handling of the contest |
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 12th May 2024, 05:09 PM
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As Eurovision Song Contest 2024 drawing a close with Switzerland winning, there were so many controversies which tainted the experience of many participants and the overall reputation. However, with NDAs expiring, many more may come to light.
I'll be sharing news as we find out what happened behind the scenes, concentrated in this thread. Will we see resignations from EBU? How will the contest go forward in the future? |
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12th May 2024, 05:40 PM
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Spill the tea
 I really want to know what went down with Bambi, Olly and other ones threatening to withdraw.
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12th May 2024, 05:48 PM
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Was the audience actually right to boo Martin Österdahl or is he just a puppet and other people behind the scenes have the real power?
The reaction in the arena could be healing for Martin Österdahl's ego, because I think he's trying too hard to become a memorable part of Eurovision with his "You're good to go!" |
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12th May 2024, 05:48 PM
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Maybe next year an international star will be used again as interval act, who will distract the press and fans in case there is another controversy about countries and participants. A poorly singing superstar could be a welcome distraction.
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12th May 2024, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(Monzo @ 12th May 2024, 06:48 PM)  Maybe next year an international star will be used again as interval act, who will distract the press and fans in case there is another controversy about countries and participants. A poorly singing superstar could be a welcome distraction. !!!! |
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12th May 2024, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(Monzo @ 12th May 2024, 06:48 PM) Was the audience actually right to boo Martin Österdahl or is he just a puppet and other people behind the scenes have the real power? The reaction in the arena could be healing for Martin Österdahl's ego, because I think he's trying too hard to become a memorable part of Eurovision with his "You're good to go!" It was the right reaction. It let the EBC know JUST how unpopular it's become. |
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12th May 2024, 07:17 PM
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So pretty much coming from the Bambie's speech to the press last night but apparently the delegations have filed numerous camplaints to the EBU only for those to be ignored.
https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/mu...a370867223.html |
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12th May 2024, 07:27 PM
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I really think they could've avoided all of this by just excluding Israel on the same grounds they did Russia. I mean I get why they didn't as depressing as it is, but really, has anyone actually been able to separate context from song? Certainly doesn't seem so in the public votes and I'd guess a lot of jury had that in their minds as well as it's the sort of song that usually would do quite well with them.
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12th May 2024, 10:45 PM
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LUNA from Poland also speaks out about Israeli delegation harassing other delegations |
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12th May 2024, 11:01 PM
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So there are multiple claims from different countries of harassment from the Israel delegation but nothing was done about it? Doesn't look good, makes the fact that they let Israel in after banning Russia look even more dodgy.
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13th May 2024, 12:15 AM
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QUOTE(My... WAP?? @ 13th May 2024, 12:01 AM) So there are multiple claims from different countries of harassment from the Israel delegation but nothing was done about it? Doesn't look good, makes the fact that they let Israel in after banning Russia look even more dodgy. And it also makes them look stupid for disqualifying The Netherlands and not Israel...
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13th May 2024, 01:43 AM
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I think everything this year has tarnished the competition which isn't helped by the lack of clarification provided by the EBU and everything feels totally off with how they handled everything.
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13th May 2024, 06:15 AM
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Israel has had the tightest grip on EBU since they hosted in 2019 - they were the ones to pay shitload of money to have Madonna, the current main sponsor is an Israeli company... EBU (especially the big 5) needs to be very firm, find a new sponsor etc.
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13th May 2024, 08:55 AM
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Portuguese broadcaster RTP will meet EBU tomorrow about their poor handling of uploading the grand final performance of Portugal
https://eurovoix.com/2024/05/13/portugal-rtp-ebu-may-14/ |
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13th May 2024, 09:15 AM
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Obliterate them sis!
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13th May 2024, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(Sour Candy @ 13th May 2024, 07:15 AM) Israel has had the tightest grip on EBU since they hosted in 2019 - they were the ones to pay shitload of money to have Madonna, the current main sponsor is an Israeli company... EBU (especially the big 5) needs to be very firm, find a new sponsor etc. When the Moroccanoil partnership was announced in 2019, it was a five year (or contest - hopefully the 2020 contest getting cancelled isn't relevant) deal that seems to expire this year  So hopefully we'll have a new, non-Israeli sponsor from next year as I feel like that's a big factor in them not taking any action on Israel at all
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13th May 2024, 09:42 AM
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If anything this year just proved to all the contest is, indeed, political. There's no way around that now and the EBU is showing their asses. Major rehaul is needed for next year.
I wonder what the agreement was to get the 5 or so countries that were threatening to withdraw on Friday back in the game. |
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13th May 2024, 10:26 AM
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The matter of EU flags banned has been raised |
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13th May 2024, 11:22 AM
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13th May 2024, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(Sour Candy @ 13th May 2024, 06:15 AM) Israel has had the tightest grip on EBU since they hosted in 2019 - they were the ones to pay shitload of money to have Madonna, the current main sponsor is an Israeli company... EBU (especially the big 5) needs to be very firm, find a new sponsor etc. Another reason why Fuego should've won. |
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