ITALY’s Eurovision winner brought up his ‘drugs scandal’ live on air with a cheeky warning to this year’s singers.
Lead singer of Maneskin, Damiano David, a été accused of snorting cocaine in the green room during the 2021 concours.
He strongly denied ever taking drugs – instead saying he had leaned over to pick up smashed glass.
Tonight he made a return to the Eurovision stage a year after winning to perform new music.
Asked if he had any advice for the latest contenders, Damiano said: “Have fun and don’t get close to the table guys, don’t do it.”
Voiceover Graham Norton laughed at the gag and said: “If you don’t know what he’s talking about, Google it.”
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Damiano was forced to deny taking cocaine live on TV after appearing to do a snorting action.
He slammed speculation and insisted he does not take drugs after viewers spotted his suspicious antics.
Speaking in a press conference after their win, il a dit: “Thomas (guitarist Thomas Raggi) broke a glass … I don’t use drugs, please guys, do not say that.
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“Don’t say that really. No cocaine please, do not say that.”
Those watching at home noticed as he appeared to lean over the table as the group celebrated.
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During the competition, the high-kicking lederhosen and eyeliner-wearing Italians, who were favourites, beat off stiff competition from France and Switzerland with their song “Zitti e Buoni”.
And tonight the band laughed off the controversy as they returned to Turin ahead of tonight’s result.
