UK Eurovision Star Olly Alexander Becomes Tearful As He Addresses Backlash Over His Involvement

  (The Huffington Post) : Olly as seen in his new documentary about the lead-up to Eurovision 2024 Eurovision competitor Olly Alexander had a tearful moment as he discussed the political backdrop this year’s contest is set against during a new documentary. As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, some fans have been calling for a boycott of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, due to the inclusion of Israel as a competitor. After the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirmed that Israel would be taking part in the contest as usual, an open letter was signed by more than 100 queer artists and allies was published, calling for Olly to withdraw from the competitition in solidarity with Palestine. The Palestine-led BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement has also publicly urged Olly to back out of the contest. As part of a new BBC documentary titled Olly Alexander’s Road To Eurovision ’24, the It’s A Sin star opened up about the backlash he and several other competitors have received over their involvement. Olly at the Eurovision launch in Malmö over the weekend He explained: “A lot of the contestants and myself have been [receiving] a lot of comments [saying] ‘you are complicit in a genocide by taking part in Eurovision’, which is quite extreme. It’s very extreme. “I understand where that sentiment is coming from, but I think it’s not correct.” Olly continued: “It’s an incredibly complicated political situation [and] one that I’m not qualified to speak on. The backdrop to this is actual immense suffering. It’s a humanitarian crisis – a war. “You know, and it just so ..