The Irish state broadcaster RTÉ has said it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest “if the participation of Israel goes ahead”.

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      Don’t worry; we’ll find an artist so bland that we’ll get zero points even if we’re the only participant. The audience will fall asleep and wake up a week later with no recollection of the event. The victory will be awarded to Sweden on principle.

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        We should let Sweden run it every year anyway. They know how to make a banger of a show and half the songs are produced by Swedes.

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      Let’s be realistic… Before Germany wins the upcoming ESC in Vienna, Austria is going to resurrect Falco and wipe the floor with everyone.