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    Key moments from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest final as Olly Alexander suffers 'sound issues'

    by Lydia Chantler-Hicks May 12, 2024 5 minutes
    Source: AP

    Switzerland soared to victory at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Final in Sweden on Saturday night, following a chaotic build-up.

    This year’s competition has been mired in controversy surrounding the participation of Israel’s Eden Golan, and a large group of demonstrators protested outside Malmo Arena as the acts performed.

    Earlier on Saturday, the Netherlands’ entry Joost Klein was disqualified by Eurovision organisers following an incident between the singer and a camerawoman.

    Here are some of the key moments from the night...

    Israel’s Eden Golan takes to the stage amid boos and cheers

    Israel’s entry Eden Golan appeared unfazed by the protests surrounding Israel’s participation as she took to the stage to belt out her song Hurricane.

    Israel’s Eden Golan performing at Saturday’s final (AP)

    Booing and chanting could be heard from the crowd, along with cheers.

    Graham Norton, who

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