US EditionEurovision Bosses Break Silence After Fury over Israel Favouritism Row
- Israel's 2025 Eurovision performance by Yuval Raphael received a mixed response during the contest held in May in Europe.
- The mixed reaction followed controversy and calls from over 70 past Eurovision stars demanding Israel's exclusion amid its ongoing conflict with Palestine.
- Audiences booed during Raphael's song New Day Will Rise, but broadcast audio was enhanced with artificial cheers using a process called 'audio sweetening.'
- UK commentator Graham Norton noted that audience reactions at home were varied, while Eurovision officials emphasized that their audio enhancement procedures are applied consistently to all performers.
- Eurovision organizers defended the sound mixing, stating competition results remain unaffected, but the decisions sparked online scepticism and accusations of bias.
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Eurovision bosses hit back amid Israel crowd noise controversy after 'fake cheers and booing' claim
Eurovision bosses hit back amid Israel crowd noise controversy after 'fake cheers and booing' claim - Eurovision organisers have defended themselves against accusations of manipulating crowd noise during Israel’s performance at the 2025 Song Contest, following claims that boos were masked with artificial cheers
Israel’s Controversy Shoots Eurovision 2025 Hearings · Global Voices
The last edition of Eurovision was possibly one of the most controversial with a contestant disqualified hours before starting the grand finale, pitos and constant booing to Israel, some Palestinian flag that crept into the live. And last Saturday night also promised. Although the week of Eurovision seemed calm, the last hours were twisted with the comments of Tony Aguilar and Julia Varela on Gaza in the presentation of Israel in the second semi…
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