Hypocrisy hits new notes: Chanel, who performed in Israel alongside Noa Kirel two years ago, breaks her silence with harsh remarks about Israel’s Eurovision 2025 participation — sparking outrage online.
The Spanish singer Chanel, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2022 and secured third place, surprised many when asked about Israel’s participation in the contest — admitting she does not support it. The moment occurred during an interview in which the reporter directly questioned Israel’s involvement in Eurovision. Her answer instantly went viral, reigniting the debate about the intersection between pop culture and political tensions on the international stage.
What Was Said and Who Asked?
During a press event, Chanel was approached by a Spanish journalist from “No Somos Nadie”, a media outlet known for provocative questions designed to spark headlines and controversy. She stopped for a few questions about her career but appeared uneasy, expressing hesitation toward some of them.
Inevitably, she was asked what she thought about Israel’s participation in Eurovision. After a short pause — seemingly torn between answering or gracefully dodging — she responded:
“The truth is I don’t agree with it”.
The interviewer followed up: “Would you prefer that Israel won’t participate?”
She replied:
“Yes, I just answered that”.
It was clear that Chanel felt cornered and pressured to give what might be perceived as the “right” answer. Earlier this year, Spain itself announced it would withdraw from the contest should Israel participate.
Her comments, reported in real-time by Spanish media, spread rapidly on social networks within hours of the interview’s release.
The Hypocrisy Rises Up Again: Chanel’s Contradictory Stance
It’s hard to ignore the irony. Chanel joined the grand performance of Noa Kirel, Israel’s 2023 Eurovision representative, at Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park — exactly two weeks before October 7th, 2023. During that visit, she shared images from Israel, publicly thanked Noa for hosting her, and walked away with generous pay — all while subtly promoting Israel on social media. Yet in her recent interview, she chose to portray herself as someone who disagrees with Israel’s participation, delivering what seemed to be a forced and externally influenced response.
The issue here is not only inconsistency, but blatant hypocrisy. It’s easy to smile, pose, and perform before an Israeli crowd when it pays off — but once the spotlight shifts, moral posturing conveniently replaces authenticity. This behavior reflects a growing form of “Wokeism” that preaches justice for certain groups while displaying hostility toward Israel and its citizens. Such duplicity not only weakens artistic integrity but also raises serious questions about morality and principles on Eurovision’s global stage.
The Core Issue: Money vs. Principles
This case perfectly illustrates the ongoing hypocrisy trend against Israel: Chanel supports or associates with Israel only when there’s personal gain — exposure, social engagement, or financial reward. Yet, when facing an international interviewer, her stance shifts effortlessly. This pattern is not unique to her. Across the entertainment industry, artists often adjust their so-called “ethical” positions according to convenience, politics, or profit. It’s a mechanism where supposed ideals vanish the moment they cease to provide benefit, leaving audiences with a deep sense of insincerity and disillusionment. Such conduct underscores how readily artists abandon principles when self-interest is absent — performing a two-faced act for cameras while betraying their own declared values.
Spain in Eurovision 2025
“Esa Diva” (in English: “That Diva”) is the title of the song performed by singer Melody, who represented Spain at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.
Spain finished 24th with 37 points – 27 points from the juries, placing 21st, and only 10 points from the televotes, placing 22nd. In the last 20 years, Spain managed to finish only 3 times in the top 10.
Eurovision 2025: This was Spain’s 65th participation in Eurovision. Spain joined the competition in 1961 and won it twice consecutively in 1968 and 1969. Spain has hosted the contest on its territory only once in 1969 and since then holds the longest waiting time since its last victory – 56 years.
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Ilay Gaist is a leading Israeli content creator and writer specializing in the Eurovision Song Contest. He is a well-known commentator with extensive expertise in the contest’s history, rules, and dynamics. His passion for Eurovision drives him to deliver rich, professional, and innovative content to his audience.
Ilay holds a bachelor’s degree in Arabic and has a multilingual background. He also engages in cultural research, with a particular focus on global culinary traditions and the evolution of local cuisines around the world.
