EMMY, a Norwegian singer, has been chosen to represent Ireland in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. She emerged victorious from a competition featuring six singers on RTÉ's The Late Late Show, winning over the public vote, international jury, and national jury. EMMY, known for her early start in songwriting, expressed her shock and determination to make Ireland proud.
Norwegian singer EMMY will represent Ireland at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland
The winner was chosen by the combined votes of the public phone vote, an international jury and a national jury. Speaking after her performance, she said she was shocked and that she hopes to make Ireland proud, before thanking the voters. The contest was overshadowed by protests over Israel's participation, due to the humanitarian cost of its war on Hamas.Bambie had written "ceasefire" and "freedom for Palestine" on their face during dress rehearsals
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