Rumours had swirled that Damiano David from Maneskin had snorted cocaine during the live TV broadcast. Photo: AP
Eurovision Song Contest organisers said Monday (May 24) that the lead singer of Italian glam rock band Maneskin tested negative for drug use, putting to an end speculation that had tarnished the band’s victory.
"We consider the matter closed,” the European Brodcasting Union, which produces the annual kitsch-filled song festival, said in a statement.
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