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Eurovision winner Måneskin lead singer 'really offended' by 'outrageous' drug claims

The lead singer of Eurovision winners Måneskin has said he is "really offended" by allegations he took drugs at the live final.

Damiano David, 22, was accused of snorting drugs from the table when the camera cut to him with his head down before he jolted back up.

He addressed the allegations during an interview with BBC breakfast on Monday morning, calling them "outrageous".

The musician said his bandmate, guitarist Thomas Raggi, had broken a glass in the green room and he was bending down to look at it.

BBC host Dan Walker asked Damiano if the accusations had overshadowed their victory on Saturday night.

Damiano said: "It was the moment where they were giving us 12 points and in the meanwhile Thomas broke a glass, so while I was cheering I saw the glass broken and I was like 'oh my god - what happened.' I feel really offended.

"We are young guys with a huge passion for the music and this is overshadowing our win.

"We will get drug tested and prove that it's all speculation. I'm getting drug tested today in a few hours. Let me say we are really offended."

Maneskin's bassist Victoria De Angelis added: "It makes us sad because we try and portray a positive message.

Damiano was accused of snorting drugs from the table when the camera cut to him with his head down before he jolted back up. (BBC)

"We've never had use of drugs and we don't want to spread this kind of message.

"What we try to do is focus on this incredible thing and the people supporting us and that's what matters the most. I don't think people should say stupid things about this."

Damiano also reflected on the band's journey from busking on the streets to winning Eurovision.

"It's amazing when we look back at our journey," said Damiano.

Damiano said his bandmate had broken a glass (BBC)

"We feel really fulfilled about it. We cannot explain how happy we are about it. Everything we've done - we will do it again!"

Victoria added: "It's amazing. We still can't believe it."

She went on: "It was really amazing for us. We're so glad we had the chance to take part with so many different people. We're really looking forward to starting to play again all over Europe."

After the allegations were made, a statement from Eurovision said: "We are aware of the speculation surrounding the video clip of the Italian winners of the Eurovision Song Contest in the Green Room last night.

Måneskin won Eurovision on Saturday night (Vyacheslav Prokofyev\TASS via Getty Images)

"The band have strongly refuted the allegations of drug use and the singer in question will take a voluntary drug test after arriving home.

"This was requested by them last night but could not be immediately organised by the EBU.

"The band, their management and head of delegation have informed us that no drugs were present in the Green Room and explained that a glass was broken at their table and it was being cleared by the singer.

"The EBU can confirm broken glass was found after an on site check. We are still looking at footage carefully and will update with further information in due course."

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