Eurovision hosts Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer, on stage during the first semi-final of 2025While most of us typically associate the Eurovision Song Contest with joy and escapism, the event has become a far more controversial topic in recent history.For the last few years, Eurovision has been at the centre of controversy for a variety of reasons, mostly revolving around the continued presence of Israel as a competitor.This year has been no exception, with the contest having once again been overshadowed by controversy in the run-up to this year’s live final.Here’s a quick guide to why Eurovision is once again facing a backlash ahead of this year’s event…First of all – what happened at last year’s Eurovision?