Brian Dowling defends his husband Arthur Gourounlian after Samantha Mumba criticizes the Eurosong judging panel. Dowling counters Mumba's claims about Arthur's qualifications and personal attacks, emphasizing his Eurovision experience and achievements.
Brian Dowling has defended his husband Arthur Gourounlian following criticism from Eurosong finalist Samantha Mumba after last weekend's Late Late Show special. Mumba claimed the Dancing With The Stars judge and fellow panelists Laura Fox, Bambie Thug, and Donal Skehan were 'unnecessarily rude and vile to all the finalists', arguing they lacked the 'credentials, experience or professionalism' required for the show. She also used an aubergine emoji, which has since gone viral on social media.
Dowling, however, countered Mumba's claims, stating that Arthur's qualifications were valid and highlighting their prior interaction backstage before Mumba's performance. He emphasized that Arthur had trained himself and, despite lacking formal experience, had toured with renowned pop stars like Girls Aloud and appeared in Eurovision and selection contests. Dowling felt Mumba crossed a line by making personal attacks on Arthur's credentials, especially considering his extensive involvement with Eurovision. He expressed disappointment, stating that Mumba's comments overshadowed the show's achievements and left him feeling awkward given his admiration for her music. Dowling acknowledged Mumba's hurt feelings over her song not being chosen, while emphasizing that her response was unnecessarily personal. He believes Arthur, despite the criticism, handled the situation gracefully, while Donal Skehan's light-hearted response resonated with the public. Meanwhile, Dowling is celebrating ten years of The Six O'Clock Show on Virgin Media, a show he considers an institution. He shared his journey from a temporary host to co-hosting with Katja Mia, highlighting their natural chemistry discovered during a Christmas show on Ireland AM. He expressed his enjoyment of the show and the camaraderie shared with his colleagues
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