Estonia’s Tommy Cash slammed for ‘offensive’ lyrics in Eurovision song after calls for him to be disqualified

ESTONIA’S Tommy Cash sparked uproar this evening as he once again performed his track Espresso Macchiato.

The song has been branded offensive by viewers as it references a number of Italian stereotypes and expressions – including ones about coffee, the Mafia  and smoking.

AFPEstonian singer Tommy Cash performed Espresso Macchiato[/caption] ReutersThe track has sparked debate[/caption]

Those watching at the Eurovision song contest at home were not impressed and took to X to complain about it.

One person commented: “I’m with the Italians . That was downright offensive from Estonia.”

Another wrote: “Arguably one of the most offensive things if your are Italian but brilliant by #Estonia espresso Machiatto!!”

While a third added: “Estonia song could definitely be described as racist and I’m not even Italian.”

Earlier in the week the vice president of the Italian Senate, Gian Marco Centinaio, expressed upset about the song, 

He said: “He [Tommy Cash] should come to Italy and see how decent people really work before daring to write such a stupid and stereotypical song.”

Tommy has been more optimistic about the reception and after rehearsals this week, he said: “Everyone coming to me is like ‘I’m from Italy, you’re a legend there and we’re so happy to have your song,’”

He commented that if Sabrina Carpenter was allowed to sing espresso then so could he.

“She should be singing about Big Gulps,” he said. 

“The thing is, coffee is for the world. Everyone can drink coffee. Americans, Europeans, and this brings us together.”