Summary

  • Italy's Måneskin is this year's winner with their song Zittie e Buoni.

  • The UK's James Newman has come last with zero points with his dance track Embers.

  • France came second, with Switzerland third, Iceland fourth and Ukraine fifth.

  • The show followed a Covid-19 protocol, with an audience of 3,500 - about 20% of the arena’s capacity.

  • It was one of the most high profile live events to take place in the pandemic so far.

  1. How is the winner decided?published at 22:03 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    So that's the final act. And the voting is open!

    The winner of the contest will be determined by a 50/50 vote. 50% of the votes come from the televoting in each participating country and the other 50% of votes will come from a group of five music professionals from each of the 39 countries taking part.

  2. Sarino Marino - Senhit, Adrenalinapublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    San Marino entryImage source, Getty Images

    Last but not least, this is Senhit (AND FLO RIDA!) with Andrelina and it’s not Orville this time but there are feathers. Let’s face it, we were all just waiting for the US rapper’s big entrance. And it didn’t disappoint. He was clearly loving it, with a huge grin on his face. Maybe his next move is to compete in the new US version of Eurovision?

  3. Ukraine had some pacepublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    In fact, for some, it was just too much.

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  4. Sweden - Tusse, Voicespublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Sweden Eurovision entryImage source, Getty Images

    They’ve won six times, will it be lucky seven?

    Tusse’s Voices has an empowering message and there’s a definite touch of 80s soft rock in there. And when was that ever a bad thing?!

    Tusse is a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and says his song is the “biggest thank you I can give”. Read more about Tusse.

  5. Why Italy are favouritespublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Steve Holden
    Music reporter, BBC Newsbeat

    Picture of Måneskin

    Italy's Måneskin shot up the odds after people saw their first rehearsal nearly 10 days ago.

    It's an assured, exhilarating performance that oozes star quality and confidence. They have a good spot in the running order (3rd from last) and use the most pyro of any act on the stage.

    When we caught up with the band, bass player Victoria De Angelis said the band just think about being themselves: "We don't get influenced about how the contest looks or what people think Eurovision music should be.

    "We play like we would at our gig."

  6. Italy - Måneskin, Zitti E Buonipublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    ItalyImage source, Getty Images

    Italy are the hot favourites tonight with their polished rock performance. This one builds momentum, ending with a crescendo of golden sparks cascading on to the stage as the pyrotechnics go crazy. And is that Suzy Quatro on guitar?

  7. A few shout outs including a puppy in a cape!published at 21:48 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    PuppyImage source, Carys Fernyhough
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    Our new puppy Tilly dressed up for Eurovision! From Carys

    Thanks for all your pictures and messages, sent to us at entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Here's a few more:

    • Live from Leeds we are enjoying being together with friends! Embracing the Eurovision joy! Ollie, Kirsty, Simon and Polly

    • Say hello to Andy in hospital and all the NHS staff on duty looking after him in James Cook hospital. Angela

    • Can I get a shout out for my friend Eleanor watching along in Bromley. Covid is keeping us apart this year, but Eurovision is giving us both a lot of smiles! Richard from Bristol

  8. Netherlands - Jeangu Macrooypublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Netherlands Eurovision Song ContestImage source, Getty Images

    Jeangu Macrooy is a singer-songwriter from former Dutch colony Suriname, who moved to the Netherlands aged 20 to study music.

    The song has an anthemic feel and displays Jeangu's passion for music, which he's had from an early age. He got his first guitar at the age of 8, as did his twin brother.

    On a sartorial note, Jeangu is rocking the shoulder pads in his 80s-style cobalt blue jacket.

  9. Norway - TIX, Fallen Angelpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Norway Eurovision entryImage source, Getty Images

    TIX is flying the flag not just for his country but for neurodiversity. He has Tourette's syndrome, an inherited, neurological condition, the key features of which are tics and involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements. He told Reuters: “It was bad but I chose to take ownership over the name TIX and decided to use it as my artist name.”

    Tix is one of the songwriters behind Ava Max’s hit Sweet But Psycho, and now he’s stepping into the limelight and then some – he’s dressed as an angel in chains surrounded by a group of devils for his track Fallen Angel. Read more about TIX here.

  10. Azerbaijan - Efendi, Mata Haripublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    AzerbaijanImage source, Getty Images

    This has quite a traditional feel - but could we lose the creepy large projection of a rattlesnake in the background please? Efendi owns two bad-mannered parrots - Chip and Dale - that swear a lot. If she'd brought them on stage, that would have been quite some performance.

  11. Can you do the Lithuanian finger-dance 'thing'?published at 21:36 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    We mentioned earlier that Lithuania's finger dancing was spelling E...V for Eurovision, obvs. Not as easy as it looks...

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  12. France - Barbara Pravi, Voilàpublished at 21:34 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

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    We wish we'd concentrated more at school because we're not entirely sure what Babs is singing about. But she's so charismatic - it's an emotional and authentic performance with plenty of hand gestures. A modern day Edith Piaf, perhaps?

  13. Germany and Finland is becoming a thing on Twitter...published at 21:33 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Here's another:

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  14. Eurovision is always open to interpretation...published at 21:31 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

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  15. Ukraine - Go_A, Shumpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Ukraine entryImage source, G

    If you like electro-folk, you’ve come to the right place.

    Go_A’s Shum features lead singer Kateryna using a traditional technique called “white voice” – basically open-throat singing that she learnt from her granny.

    As well as being impressed by her singing, we keep being distracted by her outfit - she's doing an excellent job of channelling Orville.

  16. Lithuania - The Roop, Discotequepublished at 21:25 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Lithuania Eurovision entryImage source, Getty Images

    Dare we say it, the choreography’s a tad dated and pretty eccentric. But hey, this is Eurovision. Anything goes. Not least the finger dancing - watch for the lead singer spelling out the letters E and V with his fingers. No prizes for guessing what word he's spelling...

    But it’s a got a catchy 80s vibe and we’re loving the yellow matador costumes.

  17. Snack suggestionspublished at 21:25 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    We’re sure many of you are enjoying your own Covid-safe parties this year with international food often a theme. So we asked James what Dutch food he would recommend to viewers.

    “Stroopwafel – I love it, it’s a great little biscuit. A caramel waffle sandwich that’s soft and bendy and melts when you put it in your tea.” A dunker, we like you already.

    And for those of you who have never encountered this culinary sweet treat, you can now get them in most UK supermarkets. Enjoy!

  18. What is Malta's Destiny like backstage?published at 21:24 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Anna Holligan
    BBC News Hague correspondent

    Malta's Eurovision entrantImage source, Getty Images

    Malta's Destiny is pure sass. Girl power personified, and modernised.

    Even if she tried, there's no concealing her glee as she shimmies past us towards the green room.

    How is the 18-year-old former Junior Eurovision champion feeling? "Excited, oh my God, let's go!"

    Destiny is as disarmingly understated off stage, as she is powerful and confident on.

    "Queen!" shouts Greece's Stefania, who also competed at Junior Eurovision, shouts towards us, pointing at her Maltese counterpart.

    Destiny has faced a lot of body-shaming during her time in the spotlight, and the other performers are rallying round a woman who stands up for female empowerment.

  19. Bulgaria - Victoria, Growing Up is Getting Oldpublished at 21:20 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    BulgariaImage source, Getty Images

    Victoria is a big Billie Eilish fan and there’s a definite influence here on this ballad. It’s a pared-back heartfelt performance. And there’s not a thigh-high boot in sight. It’s trainers all the way.

  20. Finland - Blind Channel, Dark Sidepublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 22 May 2021

    Finland Eurovision entryImage source, Getty Images

    They describe their music as “violent pop” and that’s a fair assessment, we reckon. From the country that memorably brought us 2006's Eurovision winner Lordi, this has a rocky Beastie Boys/Linkin Park feel. It might be an outlier but this could do well.

    LordiImage source, Getty Images
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    Who could forget Lordi?