Estonian rapper Tommy Cash has ignited fresh controversy with his Eurovision2025 entry, Espresso Macchiato.
Many Italians have criticised it for perpetuating offensive stereotypes about their culture - including ones about coffee, the Mafia and smoking.
The song, performed in a mix of English and mock Italian, includes lyrics such as 'Ciao bella, I'm Tomaso, addicted to tobacco. Mi like mi coffee very importante,' and 'Mi money numeroso, I work around the clocko. That's why I'm sweating like a mafioso.'
While some viewers found the song humorous and satirical, others believed it crossed the line into offensive territory.
Taking to X they expressed their upset writing: 'Estonia is just bad and not in a funny way lol'
'I'm with the Italians. That was downright offensive from Estonia #Eurovision'
Estonian rapper Tommy Cash has ignited fresh controversy with his Eurovision 2025 entry, 'Espresso Macchiato'
Many Italians have criticised it for perpetuating offensive stereotypes about their culture - including ones about coffee, the Mafia and smoking
'Estonia there with the biggest crime against music I have ever had the displeasure of hearing. Pretty insulting to Italians there too. That's not music, that's just s***e. #Eurovision'
'Estonia - absolutely terrible #Eurovision'
'What in the racism was that? #Eurovision'
Before Saturday nights show Gian Marco Centinaio, Vice President of the Italian Senate, condemned the song.
He fumed: 'We cannot allow a song that reinforces negative stereotypes about our country to compete in such a major international event.
'He [Tommy Cash] should come to Italy and see how decent people really work before daring to write such a stupid and stereotypical song.'
Despite the backlash, Tommy Cash has defended his song andnoted that many Italians have approached him positively, saying: 'Everyone coming to me is like 'I'm from Italy, you're a legend there and we're so happy to have your song'.
He added:'The thing is, coffee is for the world. Everyone can drink coffee. Americans, Europeans, and this brings us together.'
In stark contrast, viewers were left very impressed with UK's girl group Remember Monday with their grand finale performance on Saturday night.
The country pop band, made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-AnneHulland Charlotte Steele, all 30, representedthe UK with their song What The Hell Just Happened?
The song, performed in a mix of English and mock Italian, includes lyrics such as 'Ciao bella, I'm Tomaso, addicted to tobacco. Mi like mi coffee very importante,' and 'Mi money numeroso, I work around the clocko. That's why I'm sweating like a mafioso'
While some viewers found the song humorous and satirical, others believed it crossed the line into offensive territory and took to X to vent their anger
Before Saturday nights show Gian Marco Centinaio, Vice President of the Italian Senate, condemned the song
He fumed: 'We cannot allow a song that reinforces negative stereotypes about our country to compete in such a major international event. 'He [Tommy Cash] should come to Italy and see how decent people really work before daring to write such a stupid and stereotypical song.'
Despite the backlash, Tommy Cash has defended his song and noted that many Italians have approached him positively
He added that coffee is for everyone and brings everybody together, no matter where you are in the world
In stark contrast, Eurovision UK's girl group Remember Monday impressed viewers with their grand finale performance on Saturday night
Viewers were left convinced the group would win the competition as they praised their 'unbelievable vocals'.
While some fans are worried the UK won't get enough points, they insisted Remember Monday's song will be a hit regardless of the result.
The UK last finished triumphant in the contest 27 years ago with the victory of Katrina and the Waves in 1997, with their track Love Shine A Light.
Remember Monday first gained prominence after appearing on The VoiceUK in 2019 and have also had careers in theatre.
Despite their high-energy routine, it appeared the odds were not in their favour as they were more likely to finish in last place than first, according toLadbrokes.
