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    Switzerland’s Nemo crowned Eurovision Song Contest 2024 champion – but UK’s Olly Alexander flops

    by Roisin O'Connor May 11, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: AP

    Switzerland has been crowned the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 champion, winning thanks to singer Nemo and their song “The Code”.

    The 24-year-old pop singer, who goes by they/them pronouns, won over both the jury and the public voters, after what looked like an initially close match with fellow favourites Croatia, France and Italy.

    Their song “The Code”, which incorporated elements of opera, pop,and had drawn comparisons to the dramatic themes of the James Bond franchise.

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