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    Eurovision 2024 favourites: Our Top 10, from Bambie Thug to Baby Lasagna

    by Roisin O'Connor May 08, 2024 5 minutes
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    The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is underway, with delegates from countries including the UK, France, Sweden, Germany, Croatia, Ireland and Switzerland competing to take home the trophy at the grand final on Saturday 11 May.

    Eurovision is typically known for its uplifting atmosphere, as fans celebrate each country’s musical talents along with plenty of dramatic staging, zany costumes and tremendous vocal performances.

    This year’s event, however, is the subject of considerable controversy due to organisers the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) refusing to ban Israel from participating, amid calls for a boycott over its ongoing war on Gaza.

    Protests are expected to take place outside the Malmö Arena in Sweden, which is hosting this year’s contest after its delegate Loreen was crowned the 2023 winner with her song “Tattoo”.

    On Tuesday 7 May, the first semi-final took place, and saw favourites along with Finland’s Window95Man and delegates

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