This year's Eurovision Song Contest might have sparked debate but it appears that all the drama may have served to boost its viewership. The Grand Final in 2024 reported a record-breaking audience of 163 million views, three million more than that registered two years earlier. A post from SuperTV's X page today read: "The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final was officially watched by 163 MILLION viewers on Saturday, May 11th.
This is 1 million more than last year, and 2m more than 2022." Following an intense round of votes and additional jury scores, Nemo from Switzerland emerged as the ultimate winner of what fans are calling "the most controversial show yet". Despite the splashy outfits, divisive devil horns and catchy songs grabbing attention, Brits were more caught up in a controversy involving UK contestant Olly Alexander who claimed the Union Jack flag was too "divisive" and "nationalistic".
Olly Alexander from Years and Years, and Channel 4's drama It's A Sin, had been hit with backlash requesting his removal from the competition on account of his perceived lack of patriotism. One disgruntled fan tweeted in rage: "We have a weirdo representing us in Eurovision who can't stand Great Britain". Brit Eurovision contestant Olly Alexander finished 18th with 46 points ( Image: (Image: GETTY)) While one viewer labelled Olly as an "idiot", replying: "We should be proud of our nation's flag like every other country! ! He's meant to be representing us.
He should be kicked out of t.
