Ultra favorite of the bookmakers, Sweden wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 thanks to Loreen and her title Tattoo (). This is the second victory of the Swedish singer, already winner in 2012 in Baku (Azerbaijan) with the song Euphoria. Loreen is ahead of Finland (526 points).
While the last victory of the France dates back to 1977 with Marie Myriam who had interpreted The bird and the child, the singer La Zarra with her title Obviously ranks far behind in the standings with 104 points. In 2021, Barbara Pravi, with Voilà , came close to success by obtaining second place with 25 points behind the Italian group Maneskin. Last year, the Bretons of Alvan & Ahez finished in 24th place with only 17 points. At the announcement of her result, the Canadian La Zarra reacted by brandishing a middle finger in front of the cameras of the 180 countries broadcasting the event.
In the early evening, Kate Middleton appeared in the opening film, revealing her talents as a pianist and paying a subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The Princess of Wales created astonishment while this 67th edition was held in England, unable to be held in Ukraine.