La Zarra, representing France at Eurovision, finished in 16th place in the final held in Liverpool on Saturday night. When she discovered the number of points awarded to her, the Quebec singer gave the middle finger.

The gesture quickly created controversy on social networks, especially since the singer left the area where artists wait before the end of the vote count. Many denounced the "French arrogance" of the French representative, while others were amused by the fact that the French "can not bear to lose"