Eurovision engulfed in controversy as Käärijä and Alessandra withdraw
Like Alessandra from Norway, Käärijä, Finland's representative from last year, has also chosen to distance himself from the contest. He announced that he will not participate in this year's event.
11 May 2024 22:42
This year's Eurovision has been surrounded by more controversy than usual. Reports from Sweden suggest a tense atmosphere in the Malmö arena, exacerbated by artists openly protesting Israel's continued participation, leading to increased unrest. Luna made a poignant statement a few hours before the finale, sharing a significant video.
The opposition to the current situation is growing, as demonstrated by a recent post from Alessandra, Norway's representative last year, who finished in 5th place. She was scheduled to announce the points from Norway. Citing the global situation, Alessandra declared on Instagram that she would not present her country's points today.
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The controversy continues to escalate. Käärijä, last year's Finnish entrant who finished second with "Cha Cha Cha," has also stepped back. Scheduled to announce Finland's votes, he felt compelled to protest against the blatant unfairness being faced.
I have chosen not to participate as the spokesperson for the Finnish jury in tonight's Eurovision finale. Giving out the points tonight does not feel right - the 30-year-old stated.
