Luxembourg's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into chaos after its entry, 'Mother Nature' by Eva Marija, faces a copyright investigation. The song has been accused of being almost identical to Birdy's 2016 hit 'Keeping Your Head Up', prompting Birdy's team to launch a review.
A spokesperson for Birdy confirmed they are aware of the situation and are reviewing the claims. Luxembourg broadcaster RTL also acknowledged the allegations, stating they take the discussions seriously and want to deal with them transparently.
This is not the first disruption for the contest. In 2024, the final in Malmö, Sweden, was marred by boycotts and arrests, including the disqualification of Dutch actor Joost Klein after an alleged physical altercation. Protests also occurred outside the arena against Israel's participation amid the war with Palestine, with activist Greta Thunberg showing support for pro-Palestine protesters.
Meanwhile, the BBC has sacked would-be UK host Scott Mills over issues with his personal conduct, relating to a 2016 police investigation into serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. The case was not pursued due to insufficient evidence, but the BBC's new management took swift action after learning the accuser's age. Sara Cox and Rylan Clark are tipped to replace Mills as hosts.
This year's contest is set to be hosted in Austria, with LookMumNoComputer representing the United Kingdom.
