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Portugal wins 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Winning by a huge margin, the unusual Portughese entry took home plenty of points from both the national juries and the public vote. 

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13 May 2017, 8:54pm
by Rachel Agius
Salvador Sobral, representing Portugal, has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest
Salvador Sobral, representing Portugal, has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest

The live-blog for this year's Eurovison final in Kiev, Ukraine.

00:40 That's all from me tonight folks. It is way past my bedtime. It's been swell. Don't drink and drive. Good night! Rachel Agius
00:37 With 758 points, Portugal wins the 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Rachel Agius
00:35 376 points go to Portugal, who take home the trophy this year Rachel Agius
00:35 337 points go to Bulgaria Rachel Agius
00:34 264 points go to Moldova, putting them in second place Rachel Agius
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00:33 255 points go to Belgium, putting them in second place Rachel Agius
00:33 Four countries left. Moldova, Portugal, Bulgaria and Belgium Rachel Agius
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00:31 224 points go to Romania, putting it in 4th place Rachel Agius
00:31 208 points go to Italy, taking it into 3rd place Rachel Agius
00:31 152 points go to Hungary, putting it into 4th position Rachel Agius
00:30 126 points go to Sweden, pushing it into 2nd place Rachel Agius
00:30 103 points go to Croatia Rachel Agius
00:30 90 points go to France, pushing it way up the ranks to 7th place Rachel Agius
00:29 Australia is in 4th place right now Rachel Agius
00:29 42 points go to Azerbaijan Rachel Agius
00:29 41 points to Poland Rachel Agius
00:28 33 points go to Belarus Rachel Agius
00:28 32 points to Cyprus Rachel Agius
00:28 29 points to Norway Rachel Agius
00:28 29 points to Greece Rachel Agius
00:28 24 points to Ukraine Rachel Agius
00:28 21 to Armenia Rachel Agius
00:28 15 to the Netherlands Rachel Agius
00:28 12 points to the UK Rachel Agius
00:27 Ooh Germany gets 3 points, bless 'em Rachel Agius
00:27 Here it comes... Rachel Agius
00:27 Portugal, Bulgaria and Sweden take the top three spots for the moment Rachel Agius
00:24 The public vote coming in now Rachel Agius
00:23 Ukraine announces that 12 points go to Belarus Rachel Agius
00:22 Czech yoself before you wreck yoself. The Czech Republic gives 12 points to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:22 Croatia gives 12 points to Hungary Rachel Agius
00:22 UK calling in, with Katrina (of the Waves fame) giving 12 points to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:20 Poland calling in, giving 12 points from Warsaw to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:20 Belgium calls in, giving 12 points to Sweden Rachel Agius
00:19 Close to a hundred-point lead for Portugal now Rachel Agius
00:19 Slovenia gives 12 points Portugal Rachel Agius
00:18 Hungary calls in, while urging the crowd to look enthusiastic. 12 points from Hungary go to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:18 Romania calls in, a little confused perhaps? 12 points go to the Netherlands Rachel Agius
00:17 Belarus gives 12 points to Bulgaria Rachel Agius
00:16 Cyprus' finest hipster calls in, giving 12 points to Greece. Also, that's not how puns work. Rachel Agius
00:15 Georgia looks a little rough today but was kind enough to call in to give 12 points to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:15 84 points in total for Belgium so far Rachel Agius
00:15 Ireland and a throwback to my youth, giving 12 points to Belgium Rachel Agius
00:14 The Netherlands calling in, with an adorable dog. A Shih Tzu I believe. She's very cute. Anyway. 12 points go to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:13 Switzerland calls in, giving 12 points to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:13 Portugal on the phone now, looking a little smug to be honest. 12 points go to that unboxing performance, Azerbaijan Rachel Agius
00:12 A little sad to see Germany at the bottom of the list there Rachel Agius
00:12 Germany calling in, giving 12 points to Norway Rachel Agius
00:11 Italy next, giving 12 points to Azerbaijan Rachel Agius
00:10 Australia calling, giving the Queen.. er.. the UK 12 points Rachel Agius
00:09 Serbia give 12 points to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:09 Iceland calling in. 12 points to Portugal, all but guaranteeing a win Rachel Agius
00:08 Bulgaria calling in. 12 points go to Austria, moving the country from the right column to the left Rachel Agius
00:07 And we're back Rachel Agius
00:05 With 50 points on their closest competition, Portugal is almost a sure thing by now Rachel Agius
00:04 Armenia calls in. 12 points go to Portugal Rachel Agius
00:03 Moldova, ever reminiscent of that childhood beverage, calling in to award 12 points to Romania Rachel Agius
00:02 Estonia calls in, awards their 12 points to Bulgaria Rachel Agius
00:02 "Amar Pelos Dois" by Salvador Sobral from Portugal pulling ahead Rachel Agius
00:02 Lithuania calling in now. Portugal get 12 points Rachel Agius
00:01 Greece calling in. 12 points go to Cyprus in a completely unexpected move. Rachel Agius
00:00 France calling in, looking like she got dressed in a hurry. 12 points go to Portugal Rachel Agius
23:59 Finland next. Happy 100 years lads. The 12 points from Finland go to Sweden Rachel Agius
23:58 The Sagrada Familia calling in. Spain gives 12 points to Portugal Rachel Agius
23:58 Sweet to see the sprogs supporting each other Rachel Agius
23:57 12 points from Norway goes to Bulgaria Rachel Agius
23:57 Norway calling in, playing a quick game of 'lesbian or young boy'. Rachel Agius
23:57 1. Portugal 2. Bulgaria 3. Italy Rachel Agius
23:57 Austria calling in. The Netherlands get 12 points Rachel Agius
23:56 Portugal in first, followed by Bulgaria Rachel Agius
23:56 Denmark next. Orange you glad you came tonight? 12 points go to Sweden (surprise!) Rachel Agius
23:55 FYR Macedonia's maitre d' calling in. 12 points go to Bulgaria Rachel Agius
23:55 Malta gives 12 points to Italy, somewhat predictably. Everyone quietly relieved it wasn't Azerbaijan Rachel Agius
23:54 Wahey it's us up next! Rachel Agius
23:54 Albania calls in, giving 12 points to Italy Rachel Agius
23:53 Another quick Google Maps search for Montenegro as they call in. Greece gets the 12 points. Rachel Agius
23:52 12 points from Israel go to Portugal Rachel Agius
23:52 Israel next, with a slightly sinister announcement that the TV station is shutting down. You guys ok? Rachel Agius
23:51 Latvia calling in. 12 points go to Portugal Rachel Agius
23:50 San Marino calling in, while everyone looks up where San Marino is again. 12 points go to Portugal. Disney ballad pulling ahead now. Rachel Agius
23:49 Azerbaijan calling in, sounding a little like a hostage. 12 points go to Belarus. Rachel Agius
23:49 Sweden calling in. It looks humid over there. 12 points go to Portugal Rachel Agius
23:46 Buckle up everyone. The points are coming up. Bets will be won and lost. Rachel Agius
23:43 Australia are officially uninvited Rachel Agius
23:42 That man is probably being detained somewhere very dark right now Rachel Agius
23:42 BATTLE STATIONS Rachel Agius
23:42 A dude in an Aussie flag just ran on stage and mooned everyone. Rachel Agius
23:42 HOLD THE PHONE Rachel Agius
23:35 Here's a gif to keep you entertained till we get to the good bits

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23:34 Brief mention of Malta, everyone paid attention real fast Rachel Agius
23:29 Another Eurovision fact - Riverdance was first performed during the interval act of Eurovision Song Contest 1994 Rachel Agius
23:25 The contestants sit in their pods with hope in their hearts. Rachel Agius
23:17 Russia still sneaking in to the contest, despite being banned Rachel Agius
23:11 Just once I'd like to see something catch fire on stage. Is that too much to ask? Rachel Agius
23:08 And that wraps up the performances for the evening. In the absence of a Maltese entry, you don't have to remind your friends living abroad to vote for us. Take a break, make a sandwich. Just relax. Rachel Agius
23:06 It's not fair though. Anything said in French is at least 72% more appealing than in any other language. She could literally be singing the recipe for pickled herring and still get a standing ovation. Rachel Agius
23:04 That is a very short dress. Rachel Agius
23:03 France up next. Soup du jour. Rachel Agius
23:02 I used to do that with my sleeves in secondary school. Would get such a telling off every time. Rachel Agius
23:00 Bulgaria, with their version of Jojen Reed Rachel Agius
23:00 What's the minimum age for competing in ESC? No, no reason. Rachel Agius
22:57 Rachel Agius
22:57 A little OK GO with the treadmills there Rachel Agius
22:56 Somehow I don't think Michael Jackson would mind this use of his moves Rachel Agius
22:56 Sweden now, making everyone feel inferior in every way Rachel Agius
22:53 Kind of a shame really. Not a bad song and a pretty good voice to carry it off. Rachel Agius
22:53 I know that looks well - an introvert that's been forced outdoors Rachel Agius
22:52 Points for the dress. Charisma of a doorstop. Rachel Agius
22:51 Belgium up next. I mean this in the nicest possible way but she looks so Belgian Rachel Agius
22:49 I feel like the hardcore vibe they're trying to give off with the tattoos and piercings is diminished somewhat by the lead singer's adorable attempt at a moustache Rachel Agius
22:48 Definitely not a gay club staple, this one Rachel Agius
22:47 The manliest of participants from the Ukraine Rachel Agius
22:46 Side note - Rachel Agius
22:45 This would be perfectly at home in clubs. A definite plus for this one Rachel Agius
22:43 Sounds a little like Titanium Rachel Agius
22:43 Germany up now. Points for... well, her face. We like her face. Rachel Agius
22:41 Hopefully not the last. I live in hope of seeing someone being shot out of a cannon on the Eurovision stage. Rachel Agius
22:40 Huh. The first artillery of the evening Rachel Agius
22:39 She looks like a Coachella reject, he looks like he'll complain because his favourite coffee shop is out of organic, vegan, Oxford-educated, fair trade tea Rachel Agius
22:39 Yo de lay, mofos Rachel Agius
22:39 Romania next, with what appears to be a yodelling rap? Let's see how this strategy plays out Rachel Agius
22:36 I like a choreography with a high chance of faceplant Rachel Agius
22:35 This game of Follow the Leader has gotten out of hand Rachel Agius
22:34 Ooh a rock anthem? Rachel Agius
22:34 Cyprus up next Rachel Agius
22:34 Pretty sure I've seen that jacket at Terranova before Rachel Agius
22:33 I feel like it was missing a clamshell bra and a talking crab. Rachel Agius
22:31 'Don't let go when you're so close.' This has Brexit all over it. Rachel Agius
22:31 Hmm. Not terrible. I mean it's no Bonnie Tyler drunk off her face but still. Passable. Rachel Agius
22:29 UK up next. Rachel Agius
22:29 No, Eurovision is about bitter national rivalries and a stupidly large budget. Rachel Agius
22:27 As the presenters 'banter', another fact. Did you know that live animals are banned from the stage at the ESC? Rachel Agius
22:25 Alright, not bad. Rachel Agius
22:23 That time Anonymous took up music Rachel Agius
22:22 Feelin a little Macklemore right here Rachel Agius
22:21 Knock-off Daft Punk up next with Norway Rachel Agius
22:20 Has he actually used his guitar yet? Rachel Agius
22:20 Oooh 'do IT for your lover'. Makes more sense Rachel Agius
22:19 'Do me for your lover'? How lazy can you be? Rachel Agius
22:18 Jack Johnson meets tapas and youth unemployment Rachel Agius
22:17 Oh hang on. Is that a nod to the mannequin challenge? Keeping up with the kids I see. Rachel Agius
22:16 Much to the delight of fans, Greece's fiscal difficulties mean that some members of the team must make do with just loin cloths. Rachel Agius
22:14 Greece up next. Shirtless dudes, check Rachel Agius
22:10 Has anyone figured out what happens if Australia gets the most votes? Rachel Agius
22:09 Catchy song, to be sure Rachel Agius
22:08 Cheekbone game equally impressive Rachel Agius
22:07 Eyebrow game is strong Rachel Agius
22:07 Again with the trench coats. Is there a sale on? Rachel Agius
22:06 Australia's preview sadly devoid of dingoes, deadly spiders or STD-carrying koalas. Rachel Agius
22:06 Have to commend his vocal range though. Inhaling helium to Pavarotti in two seconds flat. Rachel Agius
22:05 Sorry for not commenting. I don't know where to start. Rachel Agius
22:03 Aggressive violin-ing opens for Croatia Rachel Agius
22:02 More trench coats than a detective convention Rachel Agius
22:00 Is the horse a metaphor for something? Or is it just a part of the mane event? Rachel Agius
22:00 I wonder how much Lorde charges for this kind of gig Rachel Agius
21:59 Azerbaijan up next. How is everyone in these previews so well put together Rachel Agius
21:56 Is he ok? Rachel Agius
21:55 And a barber. Please. Rachel Agius
21:55 Hearts melting all over HQ this evening. That is a very ill-fitting jacket though. Someone get the guy to a tailor. Rachel Agius
21:55 Portugal with a Disney-esque ballad Rachel Agius
21:52 Bringing home the fact that Scandinavians are just superior human beings Rachel Agius
21:51 Points for the fabulous hair Rachel Agius
21:51 Denmark channelling some serious 80s vibes this evening Rachel Agius
21:48 (Just a reminder to donate to your favourite wildlife charity tonight. Keep the apes off the streets) Rachel Agius
21:48 Oh well at least the gorilla dressed up for the occasion. Rachel Agius
21:48 Why tho? Rachel Agius
21:45 Italy up next, bringing the pornstache back Rachel Agius
21:45 Hungary's circus master is obviously upsetting his back-up dancer Rachel Agius
21:43 We don't know what he's saying but we like his voice Rachel Agius
21:42 Just a reminder that man buns are a crime against humanity. Rachel Agius
21:40 We're not sure whether it's a wedding or a really upbeat funeral on stage tonight but this one's got the hallmarks of a popular ESC songs Rachel Agius
21:37 'Sunstroke Project' or as I like to call it, Summer in Malta Rachel Agius
21:37 The hosts walk among the fans, risking significant flag-related injury Rachel Agius
21:33 Oh it's a singalong! Rachel Agius
21:33 That's a lot of glitter from the Netherlands and the first reported siting of the elusive Side-boob Rachel Agius
21:31 Thumbs up all round here at HQ for Armenia Rachel Agius
21:30 Unusual entry, in kind of a good way Rachel Agius
21:29 Edgy haircuts from Armenia's back up crew Rachel Agius
21:27 I hate to set a precedent this early in the show but I quite like this one. Rachel Agius
21:26 Maltese flag spotted in the crowd. Keep on keepin' on, guys! Rachel Agius
21:25 Ed Sheeran on schnitzel meets the Dreamworks logo Rachel Agius
21:24 Austria up next, promoting vandalism Rachel Agius
21:23 I'd have more comments about this if I could understand the language but I choose to believe it's a sweet song about boats. Rachel Agius
21:22 The crew here can't decide if it's Minnie Mouse or Sailor Moon that's being channelled. Rachel Agius
21:21 I'm already a huge fan Rachel Agius
21:20 Belarus up next aaaand there's the evening's first ukulele Rachel Agius
21:19 The lack of chorus is unsettling. Rachel Agius
21:18 FKNK members twitch slightly at that graphic Rachel Agius
21:17 The beloved ESC trope - lone violinist - returns Rachel Agius
21:17 An entrance as dramatic as that neckline Rachel Agius
21:16 Next up, the Polish entry. Points for the puppies! Rachel Agius
21:15 Not sure where those other dancers came from. Part of the Eurovision magic I suppose. Rachel Agius
21:14 Ok, so the song is definitely not about the aftermath of cardio Rachel Agius
21:13 Easy on that key change, fella Rachel Agius
21:12 And we start off with Israel's entry. Judging by the video preview, this song is probably about post-workout sore muscles Rachel Agius
21:09 Breaking Eurovision convention, there are 3 hosts this evening. In true Eurovision fashion, there has been no expense spared on the hair product budget. Lookin' sharp, lads. Rachel Agius
21:07 Random Eurovision fact as everyone makes their way to their allocated seats - Serbia participated the first time as an independent country in 2007 and won the contest the same year Rachel Agius
21:04 Biceps and glitter - I'd say the target audience has been duly identified as all the acts are introduced to the stage. Rachel Agius
21:03 And here we go! The evening's off to a good start some nonchalant ball-tossing. Rachel Agius
20:55 This live stream is up, the snacks are ready! Welcome to this year's MaltaToday Eurovision live blog! Rachel Agius

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