The organisers of Eurovision say they “regret” that delegations from some countries “didn’t respect” their rules throughout this year’s competition.

In a statement released today, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said they would be conducting a review of events in Malmö over the last week.

It follows an unprecedented decision by the EBU to disqualify Joost Klein, the representative of the Netherlands, after a complaint made by a production crew member.

Bambie Thug, Ireland's first Eurovision finalist since 2018, also said they had a “horrible” experience at the contest and hit out at organisers after last Sunday's final, saying “f*ck the EBU”.

Bambie Thug during the post show press conference. Image: Andres Poveda

Here’s the EBU’s statement in full:

"We regret that some delegations at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö didn’t respect the spirit of the rules and the competition both onsite and during their broadcasts,” they said.

“We spoke to a number of delegations during the event regarding various issues that were brought to our attention.

“The EBU’s governing bodies will, together with the heads of delegations, review the events surrounding the ESC in Malmö to move forward in a positive way and to ensure the values of the event are respected by everyone.

“Individual cases will be discussed by the event’s governing body, the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group made up of representatives from participating broadcasters, at its next meeting.”

Israel's Eurovision singer Eden Golan
is seen at a post-show press conference, 10-5-24. Image: Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU

Israel’s participation in Eurovision was a point of controversy throughout the competition – with Irish fans staging a walkout during their semi-final performance.

Thousands also attended demonstrations outside the event theatre in Malmö on the days Israel performed due to the country's actions in Gaza.

There was also controversy domestically after Eurovision when it was revealed that 10 points from the Irish public vote went to Israel.

Main image: The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest stage in Malmö, Sweden. Image: Eurovision Song Contest