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Bob Vylan Says He’d Repeat ‘Death to the IDFGlastonbury Chant, Claims BBC Staff Praised Set

A Louis Theroux interview renews scrutiny of the BBC’s handling of the live broadcast.

Overview

  • In his first interview since June, Bobby Vylan said he is not regretful and would lead the chant again, “twice on Sundays.”
  • He alleged BBC staff told him the performance was “fantastic,” a claim the broadcaster declined to comment on.
  • The BBC apologised for streaming the set, tightened live-event rules, and its complaints unit found the broadcast breached harm and offence standards.
  • After the performance, UTA dropped the duo, the US revoked their visas and shows were cancelled, while Avon and Somerset Police opened an investigation.
  • Vylan rejected claims the set fuelled antisemitism after the CST reported a next-day peak in incidents, and the podcast notes it was recorded on 1 October before later UK events and the Gaza ceasefire.