Eurovision viewers have been left surprised on Tuesday night as a lady rushed onto the stage throughout Estonia's semi-final efficiency.
Tommy Money, representing Estonia together with his controversial tune Espresso Macchiato, was mid-performance when the incident occurred.
The lady, carrying denims and a white prime with "I really like Tommy Money" emblazoned throughout it, made a direct method in direction of the Estonian rapper.
The surprising interruption added one other layer of drama to Money's already contentious Eurovision entry.
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Initially, safety guards who have been a part of the dance routine tried to cease the girl. Money, nevertheless, waved her by and even scooped her into his arms.
He continued performing while carrying her earlier than setting her again down on stage. The lady remained near Money, touching him till he gave her a reassuring nod.
What adopted seemed to be a coordinated dance routine, suggesting the obvious safety breach might have been choreographed as a part of the efficiency.
Viewers at residence remained divided over whether or not the interruption was real or deliberate.
"The stage invader obtained me," confessed one viewer on social media. One other questioned on-line: "Huh, what was that fan happening stage a part of the act?"
On Instagram, another person questioned: "Was the stage invader in direction of the tip legit or staged?"
One other replied: "Staged. I assumed it wasn’t for a second tbh," whereas another person added: "in order that lady operating up stage wasn’t actual??? #estonia #eurovision pls im so misplaced."
"Unhealthy vocals from tommy the stage invader obtained me i really feel like estonia may've achieved extra with this i don't see this getting as a lot factors from the televote as i used to #Eurovision #Eurovision2025 #ESC2025," one other shared.
Another person remarked: "I'm personally not an enormous fan of Estonia's tune, however I’ve to confess that the pretend stage invader a part of the efficiency was fairly intelligent. #Eurovision." (sic)
The confusion added to the already vital consideration surrounding Estonia's entry.
Money's Espresso Macchiato has been considered one of this yr's most controversial Eurovision entries, that includes a feigned Italian accent and lyrics some contemplate offensive to Italian tradition.
The tune has sparked vital backlash in Italy, with Senate Vice-President Gian Marco Centinaio publicly voicing his disapproval.
"He ought to come to Italy and see how first rate individuals actually work earlier than daring to put in writing such a silly and stereotypical tune," Centinaio said on Instagram.
Italian shopper safety affiliation CODACONS has even appealed to the European Broadcasting Union for the tune's disqualification.
Regardless of the controversy, Money has beforehand addressed accusations of mocking Eurovision.
"She advised me that half of the fanbase liked me and the opposite half couldn't abdomen me, as a result of they really feel I'm mocking Eurovision and simply treating it as some large joke," he advised the BBC.
"That's simply not fully true. If this have been all some large joke for me, I wouldn't be placing all this work into it. I'd simply stand in the back of the stage, drink espresso, and await the lights to come back again on."
The Eurovision Track Contest Semi-Finals will proceed on Thursday night time at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.