The year 2023 saw the most watched grand final ever in the UK…
An average audience of 6.7 million viewers watched the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One. The figure is one million fewer than last year's figures and is also the lowest in a decade.
Last year, the United Kingdom saw an average of 7.6 million viewers watch the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final and also recorded an audience share of 57 percent.
While 2023 saw the most watched grand final ever in the UK with 11 million. The competition concluded last night with Austria being crowned winners for the third time with a total of 436 points. Behind them in second place was Israel with 357 points and Estonia in third place with 356 points.
Host country Switzerland finished in 10th place with 214 points. The United Kingdom's "Remember Monday" with "What The Hell Just Happened?" finished in 19th place with 88 points.
Triumph at the European Song Contest, Eurovision, is not just a musical success or a moment of national pride. It represents an open door to numerous economic, cultural and international benefits for the winning country. This is the greatest privilege granted to the winning country.
It automatically gains the right to host the next edition of the festival, attracting the attention of millions of viewers and thousands of visitors from all over the world. This organization translates into extensive promotion and significant economic benefits.