A stage invader shouted about “Nazis of the UK media” as he snatched the microphone during the UK’s Eurovision performance. An intruder in a black and red bandana rushed the stage as SuRie was performing her track Storm, shouting “we demand freedom” before he was hauled off by security. She was performing her track Storm dressed in a white asymmetric jumpsuit with flashing lights behind her as the audience sang along enthusiastically when an intruder snatched her microphone. A statement from the EBU: pic.twitter.com/qiH1Df0MgW — Eurovision (@Eurovision) May 12, 2018The singer clapped along until she was given a new microphone. In a statement, the union said it offered SuRie the chance to perform again but she chose not to.

Source: The Irish Times May 12, 2018 20:26 UTC