‘I’m grateful to be alive’ – Eurovision star Bambie Thug describes ‘lucky’ escape from LA wildfires
The 31-year-old singer has been staying in California on a holiday visa. Cork singer-songwriter Bambie Thug has said she was ‘lucky’ to escape from the devastating wildfires that have been ravaging buildings and homes in Los Angeles this week. Over 180,000 residents are now under evacuation orders across the state of California, with numerous Hollywood […]
1 year ago
Investigation underway into Eurovision behind-the-scenes chaos, says Bambie Thug
‘All of that is being investigated at the moment.’ Ireland’s Eurovision contestant for this year Bambie Thug has said that an investigation is underway into circumstances that led them to miss a dress rehearsal on the same day as the contest grand final. At the time of the incident, the singer posted on their Instagram […]
1 year ago
Bambie Thug slams Eurovision organisers following behind-the-scenes chaos
“Now that I’m free I can talk about everything.” Bambie Thug has spoken out after finishing in 6th place at the Eurovision this year, Ireland’s best-placed finish in 25 years. The Macroom singer performed their song ‘Doomsday Blue’ in Malmo and received a huge reaction from voters across the continent. However, the competition was marred […]
2 years ago
Bambie Thug misses Eurovision rehearsal over ‘urgent’ situation
“I hope to see you on the stage tonight.” Ireland’s Eurovision contestant for this year Bambie Thug missed their dress rehearsal ahead of tonight’s final due to what they called an “urgent” situation. In a post on their Instagram page, the ouija pop singer said: “There was a situation while we were waiting to go […]
2 years ago
Eurovision organisers order Bambie Thug to change pro-Palestine message
They are due to perform in the final on Saturday. Irish Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug was ordered by the European Broadcasting Union to change their pro-Palestinian message for their semi final performance on Tuesday night. The ‘Doomsday Blue’ singer qualified for the Eurovision final after impressing during their semi-final performance in Malmö on May 7. […]
2 years ago
Bambie Thug shares update after being hospitalised days before Eurovision
They are due to perform on Tuesday, May 7. News emerged on Saturday that Ireland’s Eurovision entry for 2024, Bambie Thug, had been hospitalised with food poisoning just days before their scheduled performance at the Eurovision Semi-Finals. The Cork singer was forced to cancel a planned meet-and-greet performance in Malmo, Sweden on Friday night after […]
2 years ago