The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest just wrapped up, y'all! Switzerland's Nemo snagged the grand prize with their killer performance of "The Code." Can you believe it?
But wait, it wasn't an easy win. Croatia's Baby Lasagna was hot on Nemo's heels with "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" landing in second place. And Ukraine, France, and Israel brought their A-game too, landing in the top five.
Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty, let's talk drama. Just hours before the big finale, Netherlands' Joost Klein got the boot. Apparently, there were some serious allegations floating around about him making unlawful threats. Yikes! That's some reality TV level drama right there.
So, where did all this drama unfold? None other than the coastal Swedish town of Malmö. Yep, Loreen's win in 2023 brought the party to her home turf. But this year, things got heated, especially with Israel in the mix. Protesters flooded the streets waving Palestinian flags, calling for peace and an end to the conflict. It was intense, to say the least.
And speaking of Israel, Eden Golan was bringing the heat with "Hurricane." But controversy aside, there were some solid contenders. Sweden's Marcus & Martinus, Ukraine's Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil, Germany's ISAAK, and Luxembourg's TALI were all in it to win it. And let's not forget England's own Olly Alexander, who faced some heat for not boycotting the event amidst the conflict. Tough call, mate.
But hey, it's not all gloom and doom. Eric Saade, Sweden's 2011 Eurovision champ (who's half-Palestinian, by the way), rocked the halftime show on Tuesday. Wrapped in a Palestinian keffiyeh, he made a powerful statement against the EBU's flag ban. You go, Eric!
So yeah, Eurovision 2024 was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, drama, and killer performances. Can't wait to see what next year brings!
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