Boy George Tells Israel-Bashing Ex-Fans To Beat It, ‘Lovely Jewish Fans’ Will Fill Their Seats

Boy George gave a defiant middle finger to critics who’ve hammered him for backing Israel, telling i24 News that the fans who walked out on him can stay gone and their tickets will go to Jewish fans.

Asked by i24 correspondent Joe Brown about losing supporters over his stance while gaining love from Jewish communities, the “Karma Chameleon” star didn’t flinch.

“Well, you know, sometimes love affairs don’t last forever,” he said. “You know, there are certain people that are in your life for a certain period, and they provide certain things, and then things change, and that’s really what’s happened to me. Some people I will forgive because, you know, you get over stuff, but some of it is going to be, well, it won’t be forgiven. I like the fact that you know when people are boycotting my gigs now, they can be replaced by lovely Jewish fans. So please come, you know, support me, and I will continue to support my Jewish friends as well.”

In July, Boy George dropped “We Will Dance Again,” which backed Nova massacre victims and Israel’s war against Hamas. The uproar from pro-Palestinians pushed him out of playing King Herod in a London performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The song was later yanked from streaming platform Bandcamp, supposedly over its use of artificial intelligence. The fallout also cost him his record label manager, whom he branded “gutless.” He threatened to fire any bandmates who won’t play the tune.

In Canada, the song sparked refund demands and calls to cancel his Vancouver fair performance. Some fans stayed home, but Jewish supporters turned up waving Israeli flags.

The heat started even earlier. Boy George took part in Eurovision despite boycott pressure over Israel’s inclusion. He signed a letter with more than 1,000 entertainment figures backing Israel’s place in the contest. He issued a blunt reply to the haters, “I have many, many Jewish friends that I’ve had since I was 15 or 16 years old. Are people asking me, as a principled human being, to turn my back on my Jewish friends? It’s not going to happen – it’s never going to happen.”

Last week, he played two shows at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena. He told the Tel Aviv audience, “If you’re ever confused, I stand with the Jews.”

Israeli star Ivri Lider joined him for “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” and 1,500 tickets to the second show went to Nova survivors and their families. He also visited the Nova massacre site and met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

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