Eurovision Winner Agrees to Take Drug Test After Viral Moment Causes Questions

Eurovision winners Måneskin have spoken to NME about claims of taking drugs on set, as well as their rock’n’roll vision and plans for the future.The rock band emerged victorious at last weekend’s (May 22) Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam after scoring 524 points with their song ‘Zitti E Buoni’, having secured phenomenal support from the public vote.

The lead singer of Eurovision-winning Italian glam rock band Maneskin passed a voluntary drug test, putting an end to speculation that he did drugs on live TV.  Maneskin lead singer Damiano David returned home Sunday to the adulation of fans that was marred by speculation about the on-air moment that he had already denied in a press conference following the finale of the show.

ROME -- Eurovision Song Contest organizers said Monday 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.EBU said it came to the conclusion after it reviewed all the available footage of the TV broadcast Saturday night and saw the negative results of

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Eurovision winners Måneskin have been cleared of allegations that they were taking drugs in the song contest’s green room after a suspect video of the Italian band went viral.

Naman Ramachandran The lead singer of Eurovision Song Contest winners Maneskin, from Italy, did not take drugs, an enquiry by organizer European Broadcasting Union has concluded.“Following allegations of drug use in the Green Room of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final on Saturday 22 May, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), as requested by the Italian delegation, has conducted a thorough review of the facts, including checking all available footage,” EBU said in a statement.

Eurovision Song Contest returned home Sunday to the adulation of fans, congratulations from the government and so much speculation that the lead singer had snorted cocaine during the show that he vowed to take a drug test.“We want to shut down the rumors,” Måneskin lead singer Damiano David told reporters at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport as the band arrived home after their victory in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Rumors spread on social media after David was seen bending over a table during the

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Eurovision winners Måneskin have hit back at suggestions they were taking drugs during the show by saying they will take a drug test.

#Eurovision #Eurovision2021 #Italy pic.twitter.com/EuvYwBdbiwIn a press conference after the band’s victory, David took the opportunity to defend himself, saying that the video actually shows him reacting to his bandmate breaking a glass.“I don’t use drugs, please guys,” David said.

Eurovision 2021 winners Måneskin, is set to take a voluntary drug test after being accused of using drugs at this year’s ceremony.The Italian band emerged victorious at last night’s (May 22) competition in Rotterdam after scoring 524 points with their song Zitti e buoni.However, their victory was overshadowed by allegations that David was snorting cocaine in the green room following the release of a viral video that appeared to show him leaning his head over a table.The singer has vehemently

The winner of the popular Eurovision-Song Contest has agreed to take a drug test after appearing to snort cocaine on live TV. The Italian rock band that won the Eurovision Song Contest returned home Sunday to the adulation of fans that was marred by speculation about the on-air moment that he had already denied in a press conference following the finale of the show.

The European Broadcasting Union, organizers of the Eurovision song competition, said Sunday it’s looking into allegations that a member of event winners Maneskin was seen doing drugs on video.

Italian rock group Måneskin won the 2021 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with their song “Zitti E Buoni”.