Eurovision invader is a Jeremy Corbyn fan
THE stage invader who interrupted the British Eurovision entry on Saturday night has been revealed as a Corbynsupporting self-styled “philosopher” and “activist”.
The man, who snatched the microphone from singer Surie, is believed to be a serial stage crasher who goes by the name of Dr Acactivism.
On his Twitter profile, he describes himself as a “Philosopher, Activist & DJ/MC based in London.” His social media posts show he supported Jeremy Corbyn at the general election and has praised the Labour leader for speaking “truth” when he praised Fidel Castro.
He shared a link to a Daily Telegraph story about Mr Corbyn reportedly refusing to be sworn into the Privy Council, commenting: “Hear Hear Jeremy Corbyn snubs the Queen. Hopefully he never kneels at the feet of that tiny thing & shiny hat.”
The invader is believed to be the same person who got onto the stage at the National Television Awards in 2018 and The Voice in 2017.
Eurovision’s operator is investigating how he managed to rush the stage during the UK’S performance and snatch Surie’s microphone. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said an investigation was “already under way” into the seven-second incident.
Meanwhile, the Eurovision Song Contest winner has prompted a row over cultural appropriation with her kimono-inspired costume. Israel’s Netta Barzilai, 25, beat 42 other countries at the final in Lisbon, Portugal. But some on social media accused her of appropriating Japanese culture.
“Beyond the chicken oddness, the Israeli entry at Eurovision just seems to be amazingly racist. #yellowface,” one user commented. Another said: “Looks like Israel decided to play the cultural appropriation card”.