Saturday night went the 60th Eurovision fianalen held in Vienna, and there was nothing to say on the atmosphere during the 60th anniversary: The crowd went bananas, jumped, sang, clapped and cheered through the 27 final songs.
See all of tonight’s highlights here!
– We are all heroes!
For several weeks Vienna and the rest of Europe charged up to the world’s biggest music competition, and Saturday night was the winner finally named: Sweden
Swedish Måns Zelmerlöw (28) has been great favorite to win since the beginning , although accusations of plagiarism has come up time and again .
A stirred Måns received the trophy under confetti rain on stage, with the Swedish flag over his shoulders.
– We’re all heroes. No matter who we are, what we believe in or who we love, he says with tears in her eyes.
During the press conference after the victory, making Måns it clearly what the competition means to him and what he emphasizes when it comes to Eurovision Song Contest.
– It is important for me that this is a musical competition and not a political competition, he says, after a somewhat confusing questions about his rival, Russian Polina Gagarina.
Måns had not believed he would win the contest. He had hoped for a second, or third.
– I was absolutely sure Italy or Russia would win. I did not know I had won until I got it told in the green room when it happened, he said.
– Best performance in MGP ever
Norwegian-Swedish Elisabeth “Bettan” Andreassen even won the Eurovision Song Contest 30 years ago. She is excited about both Sweden and Norway’s efforts tonight.
– This is very fun! Måns is a wonderful artist and a worthy winner. Norway also did a fantastic job and got a good location. I’m proud of both countries today, says Bettan to TV 2.
During the final was the electric atmosphere in the hall when Måns stood on stage with super hit “Heroes.” The crowd jumped, danced and sang along. When it became clear that he won, it was absolutely ecstatic in Vienna.
Russia were also quickly became a favorite, and then Polina Gagarina stood on the stage, singing the entire hall with . It was such a powerful experience for Polina she started crying on stage towards the end of the performance.
The victory slipped
Polina Gagarina from Russia wept while voices flowed into Russia. (AP Photo / Kerstin Joensson)
From greenroom tears came once again for Polina when she halfway avtemmingen led well over Sweden and was set for a first place.
– I can not stop crying. I’m so happy now! she said tearfully.
Nevertheless, she was overtaken by Sweden during the second part of the vote.
Also earlier week she took to tears, when she was confronted with questions about gay rights because of Russia’s critical attitude towards gays.
Norway should stick for Sweden
For Norway finalehåp Debrah Scarlett and Kjetil Mørkand was stage experience quite unique in the evening, although they have not reached the top. Norway finished in 8th place with 102 points.
– There was a sea of emotions and I think I’ve never been so far into this song. Now I’m just relieved and ready to be with the rest of the party! said Kjetil Morland from greenroom.
The Norwegian duo begrudge really Sweden victory
– It was very deserved ! Måns is incredibly good. Tonight we celebrate Sweden, said Debrah Scarlett to TV2 after the final.
In the last days before the final, rose Australia on betting lists and ended up being a big favorite.
See the exclusive TV2 interview with Eurovision winner:
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