Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision 2024 amid tight competition

The Eurovision 2024 event has come to a close, leaving us with memories of the stunning performances and the victorious artist who captured hearts in Malmö. Despite Luna's participation, Poland's journey ended post the first semifinal, missing out on the final show on Saturday.

The excitement of this year's Eurovision was palpable, with Poland's entry, Luna, and her song "The Tower". Unfortunately, she did not advance to the finals after the initial semifinal. The final event proceeded without Poland, yet it lacked nothing in terms of thrills, and we now have the winners of this contest.

This iteration saw Eurovision aficionados face a challenging decision as multiple acts were tipped for victory. The odds favoured Croatia's Baby Lasagna heavily, though anticipation also built around the possible triumphs of Switzerland, Italy, Ukraine, and Ireland. Amidst the unfolding drama, Israel surged in the odds, marking a notable chapter in this year's event.

The grand finale showcased performances from 26 countries, including last year's champion, Sweden, the esteemed "big five", and those who made it through the semifinals. A reminder: Loreen clinched the Eurovision title for the second time last year with her hit "Tattoo".

The anticipation built up to the final moment from Saturday to Sunday night, where the successor to the Eurovision legacy was announced. Following the performances came the decisive jury and viewer votes.

Switzerland's Nemo triumphed at this year's Eurovision. The final tally is as follows:

1. Switzerland - 591 points (226 points from viewers)
2. Croatia - 547 points (337 points from viewers)
3. Ukraine - 453 points (307 points from viewers)
4. France - 445 points (227 points from viewers)
5. Israel - 375 points (323 points from viewers)
6. Ireland - 278 points (136 points from viewers)
7. Italy - 268 points (104 points from viewers)
8. Armenia - 183 points (82 points from viewers)
9. Sweden - 174 points (49 points from viewers)
10. Portugal - 152 points (13 points from viewers)
11. Greece - 126 points (85 points from viewers)
12. Germany - 117 points (18 points from viewers)
13. Luxembourg - 103 points (20 points from viewers)
14. Lithuania - 90 points (58 points from viewers)
15. Cyprus - 78 points (44 points from viewers)
16. Latvia 64 points (28 points from viewers)
17. Serbia 54 points (32 points from viewers)
18. Great Britain - 46 points (0 points from viewers!)
19. Finland - 38 points (31 points from viewers)
20. Estonia - 37 points (33 points from viewers)
21. Georgia - 34 points (19 points from viewers)
22. Spain - 30 points (11 points from viewers)
23. Slovenia - 27 points (12 points from viewers)
24. Austria - 24 points (5 points from viewers)
25. Norway - 16 points (4 points from viewers)