SuRie was singing the UK entry “Storm” when a man ran onstage and grabbed the microphone.
The stage invader then proceeded to shout manically to the audience, although it is slightly unclear exactly what he said, it appears to have been: “For the Nazis of the UK media we demand freedom”.
The stage invader is thought to have said something like: “For the Nazis of the UK media, we demand freedom," as he ripped the mic out of SuRie's hand, leaving her unable to sing for around 15 seconds. #eurovision#surie #stageinvasion
— BBC News Entertainment (@BBCNewsEnts) May 12, 2018
The protestor was quickly ushered offstage by security and SuRie managed to complete her performance, visibly pumped up after the altercation.
Protesters bum-rushed the UK entry, SuRie powered on through like a trooper. #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/4FmReZuWvt
— Ben (@Jamin2g) May 12, 2018
The Essex born singer dealt with the incident remarkably well considering the circumstances, and Graham Norton, narrating the finals in Lisbon, was unsure whether or not she would be given the opportunity to repeat her performance later in the show without interruption.
#SuRie before the stage invader! #Eurovison pic.twitter.com/caIYQft2CS
— BBC Eurovision (@bbceurovision) May 12, 2018
Yeah, I think we’re good. I don’t think we need to hear it again. Meanwhile, in Australia…
https://twitter.com/tibutler/status/995393734849183744
