Samantha Mumba said the panel on RTE's "Late Late Eurosong Special" on Friday "didn't have the credentials, experience or professionalism required."RTE and Donal Skehan have responded.

Samantha Mumba, Bobbi Arlo, Reylta, Adgy, EMMY, and NIYL are all vying to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Basel, Switzerland this year.

Samantha Mumba and Eurovision: 'Zero regrets' Indeed, social media was to the fore when Mumba's emoji-loaded post criticising Ireland's Eurovision selection process made headlines earlier this year.

Skehan added: "I loved that there was a dining table involved in the routine. "Samantha is a phenomenal part of music history. I think if she goes to Eurovision there is an opportunity for a revamp." ...