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I really can't see any way the BBC will be able to air this uncensored, even with a disclaimer, it would likely be in breach of Ofcom's broadcasting code as others have mentioned, and would generate a lot of complaints (both concerns about children hearing the word, and the word being seen as very offensive to women in the UK) even if it is shown after 9pm (and there is the danger it could draw first half in the final if it qualifies, and thus be pre-watershed). The BBC could hypothetically be fined or sanctioned if they are in breach (although they will likely have a whole compliance team looking at this to work out if it is acceptable or not.)

Hoping Miriana and everyone else affected is doing well after the car accident reported earlier in the week.
 
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EDC0708 said:
I really can't see any way the BBC will be able to air this uncensored, even with a disclaimer, it would likely be in breach of Ofcom's broadcasting code as others have mentioned, and would generate a lot of complaints (both concerns about children hearing the word, and the word being seen as very offensive to women in the UK) even if it is shown after 9pm (and there is the danger it could draw first half in the final if it qualifies, and thus be pre-watershed). The BBC could hypothetically be fined or sanctioned if they are in breach (although they will likely have a whole compliance team looking at this to work out if it is acceptable or not.)

Hoping Miriana and everyone else affected is doing well after the car accident reported earlier in the week.
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Yeah, I can't see how they get around that without the word Kant being replaced by something else.
 
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HanVic123 said:

Watch: Kant Will Be 'Revamped' But Won't Change, Miriana Conte Says As EBU Approves Controversial Lyrics

Miriana Conte’s Eurovision Malta winning song Kant will be “revamped”, but will retain its notorious chorus as it was fully approved by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the young Maltese singer confirmed. In an interview with Massimo Axisa on TVM+’s Ras Imb Ras, Conte explained that some...
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The Scott Mills comment is interesting, so it potentially can't be played on the Radio in the UK, BBC currently plays the contest on Radio 2 as well as BBC One. Looks like an issue for BBC but not EBU based on that article (but will become an issue for the EBU if at least one country can't show it, as there may be other broadcasters with the same issue Scott mentions.)
 
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Seregil Korit said:
If the BBC is ok with what was almost a clothed orgy with Olly's performance last year (not judging btw, do them hip trusts all that you want) they'll come off quite hypocritical in my eyes if they aren't ok with this.
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This is more about Ofcom who have clear rules than the BBC honestly.
 
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Judas said:
Not sure shake your butt is a good comparison to the c word though.
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Possibly, but the name of the group clearly has "shit" in it and it's clearly supposed to sound like "Track-shitters." I'm referring to something "foreign" sounding like something deliberately offensive in English.
 
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Naive. I think that’s how I’d describe the Maltese broadcaster in thinking this is okay.

It really isn’t (in my opinion). I imagine the EBU might have provisionally cleared it for now, but will discuss with all the broadcasters because there’s no getting around the fact Kant sounds like the C-word - especially the way Miriana sings it.

She does seem to be pronouncing it with a ‘u’ rather than an ‘a’. Funny that. :rolleyes:

If it stays as is, the BBC will get complaints and I doubt Ofcom will be that understanding. In the UK, we have broadcasting rules for a reason.

I’m not sure about other countries but I imagine the C-word is high up the approved list of words…
 
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MooseShoes said:
Possibly, but the name of the group clearly has "shit" in it and it's clearly supposed to sound like "Track-shitters." I'm referring to something "foreign" sounding like something deliberately offensive in English.
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From what I remember of the most recent Ofcom code (having worked in the media), broadcasters are allowed one utterance of ‘shit’ before 9pm so long as the context is justified.

And even then that applies to the 8pm hour. No earlier than that.

The C-word is strictly a post 9pm thing and requires a strong language warning beforehand.
 
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Love how she is rattling so many cages. You go girl!
Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Serving KANT xheya

(The song is a big nothing still)
 
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Gotta love some fans thinking those discussing the word issue are ‘rattled’.

#delusional xlmao

I may not like the word being on the song, but rattled? Really? That’s a stretch.

Regardless of the word issue (or lack thereof for some), I just think this song and its performance is tacky as hell. And it’s performed in a way where Miriana seems to think she’s more talented than she is.
 
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