Eurovision’s Bambie Thug says pro-Palestine protests ’putting a cloud above everyone’

Ireland’s Eurovision Song Contest entry Bambie Thug says pro-Palestinian protests against Israel being included in the event are “putting a cloud above everyone”. Discussing Israel’s inclusion at a press conference in Malmo on Friday 10 May, Bambie said: “It is a complete overshadow of everything, goes against everything that Eurovision is meant to be. “It’s a big, big community together and their contestant was never allowed to even meet us. “God forbid we have some conversation where minds might be changed. “It’s definitely putting a cloud above it for everyone.” Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our fu