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Eurovision fans furious as Czechia denied second performance after blunder

Czechia was denied a second performance after a camera glitch during the grand final in Vienna.
Fans flooded X with outrage, arguing the malfunction warranted another try.
The EBU stated the issue did not affect performance or audio, supporting the denial.
Past comparisons were drawn to 2010 when Spain’s entry was allowed a re-run after issues.
The Czech delegation reportedly filed a formal complaint with the EBU over the decision.
Graham Norton commented on the incident, noting the rehearsal did not reveal the issue.
Eurovision rules allow a re-run if a malfunction disrupts a performance, which was debated in this case.
The incident sparked discussions about fairness and the impact of tech issues on competition results.
The article notes a previous year’s contrast when a camera issue led to debate over re-performing.
The final decision was reported as denying the request despite evident on-site malfunctions.

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