Graham Linehan, co-creator of the iconic Irish sitcom 'Father Ted,' has publicly condemned the Irish broadcaster RTE for its decision to air a classic episode of the show instead of the live broadcast of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest. RTE is boycotting the contest in protest against Israel's participation, which Linehan argues is a misuse of his work and an act of antisemitism. He expressed his outrage on social media, demanding the resignation of RTE's Director General, Kevin Bakhurst, and stating that the broadcaster's actions are a disgrace. Linehan's petition against RTE has garnered over 1,000 signatures. He criticized the double standard of RTE, noting that while it boycotts Israel, it has not taken similar actions against other countries like Russia or Belarus. RTE defended its stance, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the loss of civilian lives as reasons for the boycott. Ireland, which has a strong history in the Eurovision Song Contest, has previously won the competition seven times, with its last victory in 1996.