Loreen from Sweden emerged as the winner of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool amassing 583 points, while the UK’s Mae Muller suffered a disappointing outcome, placing 25th among the 26 finalists picking up just 24 points.
Loreen has now claimed victory at the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. Her first win was in 2012, representing Sweden with her chart-topping hit “Euphoria,” which still stands as one of the most beloved and well-known Eurovision entries.
The UK, which hosted the event after more than 20 years, saw Mae Muller finishing second to last failing to replicate the success of Sam Ryder, who achieved the UK’s best result since 1998 in last year’s competition when he took second spot.
Receiving 9 points from the public vote the UK entry also picked up points from Ukraine (4), Sweden (4), Finland (4), Ireland (2), and Denmark (1), bringing the total to 24 points.
The top five of 2023:
1. Sweden – 583 points
2. Finland – 526 points
3. Israel- 362 points
4. Italy – 350 points
5. Norway – 268 points
