A bearded drag queen, despite efforts from Russia, Belarus and Armenia, who protested to have Conchita removed from the broadcasts in their countries, still managed to win with a staggering 290 points from votes from the public all around Europe.
A resounding 12 points was rewarded from Greece, The Netherlands, UK, Sweden, Israel, Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland and Slovenia, making Conchita the deserving winner. Surprisingly, even Georgia awarded Austria more points than Russia and I think despite the act itself being incredible, and the song ridiculously catchy, the votes, as always with Eurovision votes meant more than this. Hopefully a stance for LGBT rights, for everyone.
The rest of the votes for Austria varied and countries voted as follows;
10 points were cast by Malta, France, Iceland, Norway, Hungary, Lithuania and Georgia
8 points came from Denmark, Romania and also surprisingly, Ukraine.
That's an incredible 23 of the 37 countries voting Austria in their top three.
7 points was also awarded from Germany and Moldova, 6 from Lativa, 5 points from Albania and, maybe most shockingly of all Russia (Yes, some of Russia's population clearly want a LGBT drag act winner...almost a big 'Fuck You' to Russia, really).
Less impressively, 4 points came from Estonia, 3 from Macedonia, 2 from Montenegro and 1 point from Azerbaijan with a cheerful 0 points from Poland, San Marino, Armenia and Belarus. No surprise from the latter after the ridiculous protest they evoked to get Conchita off air.
I love Eurovision, however, as despite the politics of it all, it shows that to the root of it, as Iceland would say "No prejudice", hopefully someday as a full unity across Europe.
And yes Russia, you did deserve too be booed with that ironic song with those aryan race twins.
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