Fans Outraged as CMAT’s Irish Intro Censored on BBC Radio

BREAKING: Outrage erupts as popstar CMAT confirms that her latest single, “EURO-COUNTRY,” had its Irish language intro censored during its debut on BBC Radio One. Fans are demanding answers from the BBC after the controversial decision, which took place on August 29, 2023, just weeks before her highly anticipated album release.

The single, which reflects on CMAT’s childhood during the economic crisis of 2008, features a poignant introduction in Irish. However, listeners were shocked to find that this intro was completely omitted from the radio broadcast. Fans quickly took to social media, expressing their frustration and confusion over the censorship. One Twitter user lamented, “never not at it…,” while another questioned, “If a language is considered too political, where does that leave Irish people in the view of the BBC?”

In an urgent Instagram story, CMAT herself addressed the situation, stating, “It was not my decision to have the Irish language edited out of the first ever play of EURO-COUNTRY on radio.” She revealed that the BBC contacted her after the incident, assuring her that they would air the full Irish introduction on the following day.

CMAT expressed her bewilderment, saying, “I dunno if it was a mistake or what happened, but that was not my decision. However, [the BBC] have just gotten in contact and said that they are going to play the Irish language intro full version of EURO-COUNTRY tomorrow.” She also highlighted another edited line: “I was 12 when the da’s started killing themselves all around me,” noting that while she found that edit “more understandable,” it still raised eyebrows.

The singer encouraged her followers to support her new release, sharing that the music video was filmed at the Omni Shopping Centre in Santry. “I jumped into the fountain in OMNI shopping centre in Santry for it and smelled very bad for 1 week. Táim an-bhródúil as an físeán seo!” she added.

The release of her album, EURO-COUNTRY, is set for August 29, 2023. This track marks the fourth single from the album, following “Running,” “Planning,” and “Take a Sexy Picture of Me.”

This incident has not only sparked intense discussions about cultural representation in media but also raised questions around artistic freedom. As fans await the full version of the intro on air, the controversy highlights the challenges artists face in sharing their narratives authentically.

Stay tuned for further updates as CMAT’s story unfolds.