Eurovision song contest...
Israel's Netta has won the Eurovision song contest 2018.
It was a night filled with drama, including the tense moment a man invaded the stage during UK entry SuRie's performance and grabbed the mic to shout about "Nazis" and the "UK media".
After the night's jury votes, it seemed the competition was down to two of the night's charmers, Austria's Cesár Sampson and Sweden's Benjamin Ingrosso.
However, the public vote changed all that: the favour shifted first to Israel and Cyprus' Eleni Foureira, with Netta finally triumphing with her bright, bonkers pop anthem 'Toy'.
"Thank you for celebrating diversity. Thank you! I love my country! See you in Jerusalem!" she said in her acceptance speech, as a member of the crowd waved their stuffed Pikachu in triumph, referencing the song's lyrics.
The IndependentThis is Portugal’s first ever go at hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, having spent the last 50 years finishing no higher than 6th place. To say our hosts are revelling in the experience is an understatement. The cafes and bars are packed to capacity, the picturesque Praça do Comércio has been converted into a fan village, and every single tourist is eating pastel de nada for breakfast, brunch, lunch and tea. I’m now more custard than man.
Rob Holley on Twitter
Twitter“Ruslana is in the Fan Village MILES away and you can hear in Lisbon is: GO! GO! GO WILD DANCES! 🇺🇦 #Eurovision”
We're asking our followers on Twitter who their favourite to win is and why, with a huge range in suggestions already...
'Henry Hogg' (@leftieoddbod) says: "The first one to wear mad clothing will get my vote, but that's most of them so I'll go for the dog juggler"
'Radicai' (@kwaamfun) says: "No votes for Israel. They shouldn’t even be there. All cultural ties with Israel should be avoided until they cease their apartheid practices."
While Francophile Fontanet (@TemFntnt) says:"France of course because "la langue de Molière" is the best language of the world!"
The brilliant Rob Holley has also asked a bunch of people in Lisbon whether they think the rest of Europe really hates the UK during Eurovision, read here:
Can you believe it? There's a mere half hour until Eurovision 2018 kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal. But do not fear, I'll be right here to bring you all the action, make obscure pop culture references, and complain about the voting section dragging out for what feels like three centuries. My bones, they are shaking with excitement.
If you want a reminder of what tonight's entrants must aspire to, let me present to you 2004's winner: Ukraine's Wild Dances. Undefeated in greatness for over a decade. Fire, check. Yelling, check. Everyone dressed like Game of Thrones extras, check. True perfection.
Here are nine people who didn't opt for the tear-away skirt.
The nine best outfits from Eurovision 2018
The IndependentThe Eurovision Song Contest is a spectacle to behold - filled with talent, entertainment, and stage presence. While enjoying the musical aspect of the performances is the point, the outfits also lend to the enjoyment and appeal of the competition.
Rob Holley on Twitter
Twitter“Typical Saturday evening in Lisbon! Just bumped into Mr Lordi 🤟🤟🤟 #Eurovision”
Netta recently spoke to The Independent about her own body confidence: "[I was told] dress like you have nothing to celebrate Dress in black. Dress big. Short skirts are not for you. Short sleeves are not for you. You’re not sexy or beautiful. You’re funny - that’s what you are. And you are a good friend.
"Well I am here to break that because this is a great evil that is done in the word to so many people."
"People are locked in this state of mind and when I decided that this [gestures to herself] is who I am then that was that. I always wanted to explore pop culture in my music and I didn’t have a chance because being me and presenting that music… it’s not existing."
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