A total of 450 queer artists called for Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision because of Israel's inclusion in the contest.
Watch the interview with ITV News' Nina Nannar and Eurovision hopeful, musician and actor, Olly AlexanderA total of 450 queer artistsOlly Alexander will perform his song 'Dizzy' on Saturday night"I signed the statement with some of the other contestants because we thought it was important to say that we recognise that we're here, we have a privilege, we have a platform," Alexander said.Israel made its debut at the contest in 1973 as the first non-European country.
Sweden's Loreen became only the second person to claim the coveted trophy twice last year, bringing this year's contest to the coastal city of Malmö. The singer, who previously triumphed in 2012, narrowly beat Finland’s Kaarija after the public and jury votes were combined. Olly Alexander will preform his track Dizzy at the Eurovision final which will take place in Malmo on Saturday 11 May.
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