'Bitter lemons and sour grapes' - Samantha Mumba Eurosong row rumbles on as Brian Dowling wades in to defend his husband

After Samantha Mumba criticized the judging panel on the Late Late Show's Eurosong competition, Arthur Gourounlian's husband defended him publicly. Mumba labeled the judges as 'unnecessarily rude and vile,' questioning their qualifications and expressing her frustration after losing to the Norwegian singer EMMY. The TV presenter Dowling pointed out the personal nature of Mumba's comments, feeling awkward about the situation given his prior positive encounters with her. He expressed disappointment in her remarks, especially since Arthur has a deep love for Eurovision and genuine admiration for Mumba's music.

"When I think of Samantha Mumba now, I think 'bitter lemon and sour grapes'."

"It's very hard because when someone comes for your husband personally, it's very different."

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