Eurovision winner Nemo breaks trophy minutes after being crowned
Just minutes after being crowned 2024 Eurovision winner, Swiss entrant Nemo broke the coveted trophy.
Nemo triumphed with a total of 591 points for their fan-favourite song 'The Code', marking Switzerland's third Eurovision win. The country last won the song contest with Celine Dion in 1988.
As the champion took to the stage for their victory performance, the singer accidentally dropped the microphone-shaped glass gong, breaking their thumb in the process.
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Appearing at a press conference after the show with their hand wrapped in a bandage, Nemo said: "I didn't just break 'The Code' I also broke the trophy. I broke my thumb as well. But I got a new [trophy] so I technically have two now."
Fans were quick to share their reactions to Nemo's trophy mishap on X (formerly Twitter), with one writing: "They literally broke the code and then the trophy what a legend!!"
"Imagine if Nemo pulled a Cady Heron (mean girls movie) and broke the trophy into small pieces and started handing it out to others — that would have been iconic," another added.
A third viewer commented: "Graham [Norton] saying 'don't break the trophy' followed by the clink of the Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo smashing the trophy is iconic."
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Speaking after their win, Nemo shared their excitement, saying: "I wanna say thank you so much, I hope the contest can live up to its promise and continue to stand for peace, and thank you to every person in this world."
Croatia came in second place with their act Baby Lasagna, taking 547 points, followed by Ukraine with 453 points for their act Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil.
It proved to be another unsuccessful year for the UK, with Years & Years singer Olly Alexander ending up in 18th place with a total of 46 points (scoring 0 points from the public).
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Six years since last making the final, Ireland's entrant Bambie Thug came in sixth place with 278 points for their song 'Doomsday Blue' — marking the country's best Eurovision result in almost 25 years.
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