Switzerland has won Eurovision, topping the leaderboard in a competition fraught with last-minute changes and backstage incidents.
Non-binary performer Nemo used their childhood opera experience to pull together an impressive performance mixing rap, rock, drum ‘n bass and classical opera, as well as balancing on a revolving disc spinning at speed as they sang.
The song – which took an early lead in the race – shares a message of self-acceptance and the freedom for each one of us to live our lives openly and without fear of judgment.
This year’s Eurovision contest has been embroiled in controversy over the last few months, with demonstrations and calls for Israel to be banned due to their actions in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
On Thursday, between 10,000 and 12,000 people took part in a pro-Palestinian march through Malmo, the host city.
But on Friday, drama unfolded closer to home when Dutch act Joost – who had been among the favourites to win – was axed over allegations he made verbal threats to a female Eurovision production worker after coming off stage following the second semi-final on Thursday.
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It is the first time in Eurovision history that an act has been disqualified after reaching the grand final.
Then on Saturday, Irish contender, Bambi Thug did not take part in the final rehearsal for the show, due to “a situation” they said needed “urgent attention” from organisers.
Several presenters scheduled to award the points of their country during the programme, withdrew from the show just hours before it was due to begin, including Finnish singer Kaarij (whose song Cha Cha Cha came second in last year’s show) and Norwegian singer Alessandra Mele.
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