Bambie Thug qualifies for Eurovision’s Grand Final: “I’m gonna give you a show”

It’s official: Bambie Thug has qualified for this weekend’s Eurovision Grand Final, which is taking place at Sweden’s Malmö Arena on Saturday (May 11).

A graphic and gripping semi-final performance last night of the ouija-pop star’s single Doomsday Blue helped them secure the spot and give Ireland their first Grand Final entry in six years.

“I have completely dissociated right now, I’m having an out of body experience!” Bambie told Eurovision of the achievement. “I’m super proud, our team is very small and I’m an independent artist. It’s incredible that we reached here. I’m the first non-binary artist to qualify. See you Saturday.”

And when asked in the Eurovision press conference afterwards “what makes them special”, Bambie replied: “What makes me special? You know what makes me special? I’m queer. I love art. I love drama. I love theatre. I’m gonna give you a show.”

Check out the semi-final performance of Doomsday Blue below:

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