Eurovision 2024 is marked by protests, disqualifications and unexpected twists as Switzerland emerges victorious amid controversy.
Supporters react during a public watching on May 12, 2024 in Biel after Swiss singer Nemo who represented Switzerland with the song "The Code" won the final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024. / Photo: AFP
Croatian act Baby Lasagne who received the highest public vote, took second place with the rock track, Rim Tim Tagi Dim.This year's contest has been entangled in controversy with protests and demands for Israel to be banned because of its brutal onslaught on Gaza.
The EBU claimed, however, that the decision to disqualify Klein is related to him allegedly making verbal threats late Thursday to a female production worker at the venue in Malmo. The EBU held a crisis meeting Saturday after several contestants from various countries decided not to show up for the flag parade during a stage rehearsal.Norwegian singer Alessandra Mele, who was scheduled to award Norway's points during the final, decided to withdraw.In an Instagram post posted today, she said: “’United by music’ is Eurovision's motto, and the reason why I do music - to unite people. But right now, they are empty words. A genocide is taking place.
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