A song and dance: Eurovision’s history of controversy

SuRie’s 2018 performance was interrupted by a stage invader who addressed ‘Nazis of the UK media’. Photograph: José Sena Goulão/EPA

This year’s Eurovision song contest has been increasingly overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation during its continuing war in Gaza. But controversy has often followed the international singing competition. Here are some notable previous Eurovision rows.

Stage invader interrupts SuRie