The reason why the flags are missing is unknown, writes NRK. Ireland’s artist Bambi Thug turned up instead to perform his song in what is the last rehearsal before the final.
– A situation arose while we were waiting to go on stage for the rehearsal for the flag parade which I thought required immediate attention from the EBU, she writes on Instagram.
The EBU is the European Broadcasting Union, which is behind the event.
– The EBU has taken the matter seriously and we have had discussions about what steps need to be taken. This means I missed the test. I apologize to fans who had come to see me. I hope to see you all on stage tonight, she writes on Instagram.
On Saturday, Ireland’s entry Joost Klein was banned from the final following a complaint from a female member of the production about an incident. It is not known what happened, but the case is under police investigation.