Eurovision 2024 is marked by protests, disqualifications and unexpected twists as Switzerland emerges victorious amid controversy.
Switzerland won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday in the Swedish city of Malmo amid controversy about Israel’s participation and the expulsion of the Dutch entry.
Nemo won with The Code pulling together an impressive performance mixing rap, rock, drum 'n bass and classical opera, as well as balancing on a revolving spinning disc.
"I hope this contest can live up to its promise, and continue to stand up for peace," Nemo said while accepting the trophy.
Croatian act Baby Lasagne who received the highest public vote, took second place with the rock track, Rim Tim Tagi Dim.
Ukrainian’s Alyona Alyona & Jerry Hall came in third place with their song, Teresa and Maria.
This year's contest has been entangled in controversy with protests and demands for Israel to be banned because of its brutal onslaught on Gaza.
