Boy George is out of the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel qualifies and viewers are left furious over 'terrible' sound issues during the first live semi-final in Vienna
The Eurovision Song Contest returned on Tuesday night but it was bad luck for Boy George as he was knocked out while Israel qualified.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 12, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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