Olly Alexander in tears over 2024 Eurovision controversy

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Years & Years singer Olly Alexander has been representing the UK in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, but has been left devastated by the controversy surrounding the event

Olly Alexander was moved to tears as he addressed the controversy surrounding the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest .

Israel retaliated by bombing cities and deploying ground forces to dismantle the Hamas armies and rescue the remaining hostages. This response has sparked global concern as Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire have seen their lives, homes and families devastated. Many argue that Israel's response to the attacks is disproportionate and that they should not be allowed to compete in the contest. Olly Alexander, who is representing the UK in the upcoming contest, has been caught up in the backlash.

Top showbiz news He was then asked if he feared his experience in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was being "tarred" by the furore, and it is at this moment he is reported to have broken down in tears. "But I still believe it's a good thing when people come together for entertainment. That's why I wanted to do Eurovision."

Thus far, Russia has refrained from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest since its illicit invasion of Ukraine. The European Broadcasting Union, however, rather than banning them outright, suspended involvement from Russia's broadcasters a status that has yet to be lifted by the Russian broadcaster.

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