Mumba criticises Eurosong panel after losing out
- Samantha Mumba criticized the Eurosong judging panel for being "unnecessarily rude and vile" to all finalists during the show, as reported by RSVP Live.
- She expressed disappointment over the judges' dismissive comments, stating that "people were crying backstage over the remarks the panellists were making about the six Eurosong acts."
- An RTE spokesperson defended the panel, stating they showed "professionalism, insight, integrity and good humour" during the show.
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Donal Skehan issues lengthy statement after Samantha Mumba's Eurosong comments
Donal Skehan has released a statement responding to Samantha Mumba, after she blasted the judging panel he was on following Friday’s Eurosong contest. Samantha, who came second in the Eurosong contest behind winner Emmy, took aim at the judging panel in a very vocal social media rant. The singer accused Donal, Laura Fox and Arthur Gourounlian of making ‘rude and vile’ comments about the songs performed on the night. Donal Skehan has released a …
Samantha Mumba says RTÉ's Eurosong panel (apart from Bambie Thug) were ‘rude’ and ‘vile’
Mumba said the panel (apart from Bambie Thug) ‘didn’t have the credentials, experience or professionalism required and were unnecessarily rude and vile to the finalists’.
Music legend Samantha Mumba lets rip at 'rude and vile' Eurovision judges
Samantha Mumba has hit out at a Eurovision panel (Picture: RTÉ Eurosong/Andres Poveda) Samantha Mumba has blasted a Eurovision panel and claimed they were ‘rude and vile to all finalists’ on Friday night. Late last week, the Gotta Tell You hitmaker, 42, was competing in Eurosong 2025 on RTE’s Late Late Show in the hope of representing Ireland when the annual song contest heads to Switzerland in May. Her tune My Way finished as the runner-up with…
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