Will the BBC Turn Its Back on Israel Again? The Dilemma Stirring the United Kingdom

Will the BBC Turn Its Back on Israel Again? The Dilemma Stirring the United Kingdom

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2026 – yes or no? BBC Director General admits the decision on Israel’s participation is “very complex”. Full details behind the United Kingdom’s stance ahead of the dramatic vote. Between the corridors of the British national broadcaster, the BBC - long accused of anti-Israeli bias - one of the most sensitive decisions is taking shape: How will the United Kingdom vote regarding Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026? Employees, journalists, and managers are demanding a clear answer from Director General Tim Davie, yet he prefers to wait. Will the national broadcaster remain committed to the principle of an apolitical competition, or join the voices calling for Israel’s exclusion - a country that has won the contest four times but now provokes global controversy? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pressure on Davie from BBC staff and viewers is mounting over whether the broadcaster will support Israel or side with calls to expel Israel’s national broadcaster...
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The United Kingdom Already Preparing: Eurovision 2026 Party to Be Held on April 19th

The United Kingdom Already Preparing: Eurovision 2026 Party to Be Held on April 19th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New updates from the United Kingdom on the traditional London party. The 17th edition is expected to return, joining the lineup of promotional events leading into Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. You can already mark your calendars: the London Eurovision Party will return this year as an integral part of the promotional events that accompany the contest each spring. This will be the 17th edition of the party, which over time has become a central landmark of the Eurovision season. As always, it is expected to bring together artists, songs, and fans under one roof, just before official rehearsals begin for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. The party will be held on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Further details on the exact venue and ticket sales will be revealed soon. Last year, the event took place at HERE at Outernet in London, where no fewer than 21 Eurovision 2025 participants performed. Among them was the band Remember Monday, who represented the United Kingdom,...
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United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

United Kingdom: 82% of The Citizens Want Israel Out of Eurovision 2026

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although it is not yet clear how the British national broadcaster BBC will vote in November on Israel’s participation in Eurovision, a new poll claims: most citizens want Israel expelled from the contest. In a newly published poll conducted in the United Kingdom, the public was asked: should Israel be expelled from Eurovision 2026? This comes despite the fact that the British national broadcaster, the BBC, has not yet taken a definitive position on the matter. According to the results, a significant majority opposes Israel’s continued participation. A total of 1,093 respondents - including casual viewers and Eurovision fans - were surveyed. They were also asked to compare Israel’s situation to the exclusion of Russia in 2022. The findings are presented below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Expelling Russia, But Not Israel Was Inconsistent" The press release issued by the polling institute Find Out Now stated: “A dramatic poll has found that an overwhelming majority of the British...
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What Is the BBC’s Position on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

What Is the BBC’s Position on Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid announcements by several European countries threatening to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, BBC Director-General shared his stance before the UK Parliament. Will the United Kingdom join the boycott against Israel? In the past week, several European countries announced that they will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains in the competition. Slovenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands declared their withdrawal under such circumstances, while Iceland and Spain hinted they may also join the boycott. The Director-General of the British national broadcaster BBC, Tim Davie, addressed the issue during a session of the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Will the United Kingdom Join the Boycott? During the session, Davie stated that the BBC is aware of concerns surrounding Israel’s participation in Eurovision but emphasized that they are working with the EBU on the matter: "Eurovision has never been about politics, it should be a celebration of music and culture that...
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Try Your Luck: Eurovision Winner’s Guitars Go Up for Auction

Try Your Luck: Eurovision Winner’s Guitars Go Up for Auction

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The guitarist of the successful band passed away at 77 last year. Now fans can purchase his guitars, including the one he played when winning Eurovision The guitars of Martin Lee, member of the band Brotherhood of Man, which won the 1976 Eurovision with the song "Save your Kisses for Me" are being auctioned for charity. Lee passed away last year at the age of 77. His widow, Sandra Stevens, also a member of the band, decided to sell the guitars at a public auction and announced that the proceeds will go to the BHF, which supports medical research in cardiology. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Memories Stevens vividly remembers the performance that brought the band victory at Eurovision: "It's the best thing that can happen in your life – except me marrying Martin, that is. It was a wonderful thing to represent our country". She told BBC Radio Wiltshire that they had been warned...
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Sam Ryder Announces New Song and Upcoming Album!

Sam Ryder Announces New Song and Upcoming Album!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sam Ryder announces his new album, "Heartland", set for release on October 17th. Simultaneously, he unveiled a new single today, "The Feeling Never Went Away". The Space Man Sam Ryder, United Kingdom’s representative at Eurovision 2022, reveals he will release his second album "Heartland" on October 17th, 2025! The album will feature 13 songs, offering listeners a glimpse into Sam’s personality and inner world. One of the tracks included in the album, "The Feeling Never Went Away" was released this morning on various streaming platforms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking about the album, Sam shared: “This album is a collection of songs that tries to convey the feelings of the past two years. The wish is to find a connection with you, no matter where you are in the world, whether it’s flying high or feeling like you’re the only ship out on the ocean.If you’re navigating the pain of forgiveness and the weight that...
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Junior Eurovision Star Freya Skye Shines in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+

Junior Eurovision Star Freya Skye Shines in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Freya Skye, Junior Eurovision star, stars as Nova Bright in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+. At just 15 years old, she captivates television audiences worldwide, making a remarkable transition from Junior Eurovision to a rising acting career. On July 10, 2025, Disney+ released the highly anticipated musical sequel Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, the fourth installment in the beloved Zombies film franchise. This energetic addition follows the adventures of Zed, Addison, Willa, and Eliza after their first year at Mountain College. But one new face is already catching everyone's attention — British singer and actress Freya Skye, who stars as Nova Bright, a key character in this exciting chapter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Freya Skye’s Rise to Fame with Junior Eurovision Freya Skye is not just another cast member. Now, with Zombies 4, Freya steps fully into the spotlight on a major global streaming platform, captivating audiences worldwide. At just 13, Freya represented the United Kingdom in the 2022...
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Olly Alexander Opens Up About His Eurovision Experience: “It Was Very Stressful”

Olly Alexander Opens Up About His Eurovision Experience: “It Was Very Stressful”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olly Alexander reveals the intense emotions he faced representing the UK at Eurovision 2024, amid political tensions surrounding Israel. "The experience was very stressful." The British star Olly Alexander, former lead singer of Years & Years and representative of the UK at Eurovision 2024 with the song "Dizzy", opens up about the complex feelings he experienced during the contest. Despite a disappointing result—finishing 18th and receiving zero points from the public—Alexander now expresses pride for the opportunity alongside admitting that "now that I’ve had a bit of time away, I’m so proud I got to do it, but it was also very stressful; it can be very vulnerable and isolating." “I’ve never had so much pressure put on a song. People are brutal anyway, but because we’re in a competition, people are really going for you. I was like, ‘God, I’m just trying to give people a fun time‘“, the singer added in an interview with the prestigious British...
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Ncuti Gatwa Breaks Silence: Did He Withdraw from Eurovision 2025 Because of Israel?

Ncuti Gatwa Breaks Silence: Did He Withdraw from Eurovision 2025 Because of Israel?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ncuti Gatwa, the pro-Palestinian British star who canceled his participation in Eurovision 2025, denies any connection between his withdrawal and Israel’s participation, contrary to ongoing speculation. Ncuti Gatwa, the prominent British actor who played the lead role in the iconic television series "Doctor Who," was selected to announce the British votes at Eurovision 2025. However, on the night of the competition’s final, it became known that Gatwa would not be presenting the points. Contrary to widespread speculation on social media suggesting his withdrawal was due to Israel’s participation in the final—given Gatwa’s known support for Palestinians—the actor announced that there was no connection to Israel’s presence in the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gatwa Denies Link to Israel: "I Was Just Very Busy" Gatwa now clarifies in an interview with journalist Laura Kuenssberg at the BBC that his reason for withdrawing was not related to Israel’s participation, but rather to personal workload: "I was just very busy. A...
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“Squid Game” Pays Tribute to Eurovision – With a Song No One Expected

“Squid Game” Pays Tribute to Eurovision – With a Song No One Expected

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The global hit Korean TV series “Squid Game” revives one of Eurovision’s most famous songs in a scene that left viewers stunned, blending nostalgia and irony in a dramatic moment. In the third and final season of “Squid Game”, which premiered on Netflix on June 27th, 2025, one of Eurovision’s most iconic songs stole the spotlight: “Congratulations” by Cliff Richard, who represented the United Kingdom in 1968, is featured during a particularly dramatic moment in the second episode. The upbeat song, which only secured second place at the time, injects both irony and nostalgia into one of the series’ most suspenseful scenes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision and Firearms: Cultural Clash or Surprising Connection? The choice of this classic song as the musical backdrop for a violent game of hide-and-seek between armed contestants is no coincidence. Precisely where viewers expect tension, a lighthearted melody appears, amplifying the absurdity of the situation. This bold directorial move...
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