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Eurovision bosses issues bombshell statement on show's future after 2024 chaos
The organisers of Eurovision have issued a bombshell statement after saying the 'spirit' of the competition was not respected after a chaotic 2024 final
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All the Eurovision chaos since show aired - cryptic Olly update and sweary rant
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is being described as the most controversial show to date and the drama and chaos surrounding it seems to be showing no sign of slowing down, even after the event
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Eurovision's Nemo overcome with emotion at airport after slamming contest
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest winner Nemo Mettler has arrived back home in Switzerland to a hero's welcome, just hours on from suggesting the under-fire competition 'needs fixing'
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Everything you missed and didn't see on screen in controversial Eurovision final
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was certainly one that won't be forgotten in a while, with the competition hit with controversy and the EBU slammed by fans across the world
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Eurovision bosses say Dutch act will not perform in final amid police complaint
Dutch act Joost Klein will not compete in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final while Swedish police investigate a complaint of inappropriate behaviour, the European Broadcasting Union said.
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Eurovision crisis a man questioned by police over 'threats' amid boycotts
It is not known whether the Netherlands' act Joost Klein will perform in the final on Saturday, having missed two scheduled dress rehearsals on Friday while an investigation into an incident was carried out
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Olly Alexander's Eurovision blow before final as fans beg 'do the right thing'
Olly Alexander is due to take to the stage in Sweden in a few hours time for the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but not all of the singer's fans will be watching him this evening
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Eurovision chaos so far from banned act to booing and Olly Alexander's tears
The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest has got off to a rocky start ahead of the final in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday night as it has been hit with protests, boos from the crowd and a banned act
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Eurovision's Dutch act issued three-word cryptic post days before being banned
The Eurovision Song Contest act for the Netherlands Joost Klein issued a cryptic three-word message just two days before being banned from rehearsals due to an incident
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Eurovision 'different' this year as hosts ask fans not to focus on politics
Eurovision Song Contest superfan and host Rylan Clark has claimed the competition is 'just about the music' amid Israel's entry being booed on stage during Wednesday night's semi-finals
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Eurovision bosses' statement regarding 'political' tribute slammed by angry fans
A statement from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding Eric Saade's performance in Sweden on Tuesday has sparked outrage online, with many branding Eurovision bosses 'hypocrites'
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Olly Alexander on 'extreme' response to Israel's inclusion in Eurovision
Years and Years singer Olly Alexander has been told he is "Complicit in a genocide by taking part in Eurovision" after being announced as the UK's entry for 2024
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BBC buys out ITV from streaming service BritBox International in £255m deal
The streaming service has grown to have about 3.75 million subscribers since it launched in 2017 as a joint venture between the companies
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Eurovision crisis as fans and Iceland threaten boycott over Israel's inclusion
Many fans of the Eurovision Song Contest have vowed to boycott next year's competition due to Israel being allowed to participate, with Iceland now threatening to pull out of the contest should they qualify
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Women's World Cup to be shown on BBC and ITV after deal finally agreed with FIFA
The FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in just over a month and a TV deal has finally been agreed to broadcast the tournament following lengthy negotiations with politicians having also got involved
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FIFA chief weighs in on Women's World Cup broadcasting dispute
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has weighed in on the ongoing dispute over broadcast rights for the Women’s World Cup, with the tournament due to begin next month
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Rishi Sunak slams ban on President Zelensky addressing Eurovision final
The Prime Minister's spokesman said Rishi Sunak believed it would be 'fitting for President Zelensky to address' the grand final of the Eurovision song contest on Saturday