In one of the most controversial Eurovision song contests of all time...
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00:00 The Eurovision Song Contest held its most controversial final ever at the weekend.
00:06 There were last-minute dramas behind the scenes with one act being kicked out,
00:11 as well as protests due to all the political issues around the show this year.
00:17 It was Nemo from Switzerland who scooped the top prize,
00:22 whereas Olly Alexander, the UK's act, scooped 46 points but Nilqua from the public vote.
00:30 He came in 18th place.
00:33 It was also noted that a quarter less viewers tuned into the show this year compared to last year.
00:40 Last year was held in Liverpool with the biggest ever audience since records began.
00:46 Several hundred protesters gathered outside the Malmo Arena before the final.
00:52 Including the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who was among those escorted away by police.
00:59 On Sunday, Ireland's performer Bambi Thug accused the Israeli broadcaster CAN of a rule break,
01:05 adding that they were waiting to hear back from the European Broadcasting Union
01:10 whether action would be taken.