Olly Alexander Explains Why He's Not Withdrawing from Eurovision, Despite Calls for Boycott

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Olly Alexander is responding to calls for him to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, but he says he will not be withdrawing from the competition.

The 33-year-old singer will be representing the UK in the upcoming world competition and Queers for Palestine is calling for a boycott as Israel will be competing.

A group of queer artists, including Joel Kim Booster and Indya Moore, signed a letter that said, “We ask you to heed the Palestinian call to withdraw from Eurovision… There can be no party with a state committing apartheid and genocide.

At a time when accountability is so urgently needed, Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity.” Olly took to his Instagram account to issue a response, which he says he also sent to the group directly. Keep reading to find out more… “I wholeheartedly support action being taken to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the return of all hostages and the safety and security of all civilians in Palestine and Israel.