Russian girl-group duo t.A.T.u. were already launched into international fame status with their 2002 single, "All the Things She Said" before gracing the Eurovision stage the following year with their track "Ne Ver, Ne Boysia, Ne Prosi". The music video for their trademark single was the cause of significant controversy at the time, with the duo portraying an underage LGBTQ+ couple. The music video was banned from ITV's show, "CD:UK" back then, with the producer Tammy Hoyle stating it was "not really suitable for children". Nonetheless, the group - comprised of members Lena Katina and Julia Volkova - finished in third place in the 2003 contest, despite the UK and Ireland not rewarding them with any points.