Eurovision 2023 LIVE — Fans claim show was ‘ruined’ as Sweden’s Loreen beats Finland’s act to be crowned WINNER
William Hill donate all profits of £200k from Eurovision final to charity Support Ukraine
Bookmaker William Hill will donate £200,000 to charity Support Ukraine, following Saturday’s Eurovision final.
The donation will go towards essential food supplies, as well as toys, and humanitarian aid.
William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, said: “We’re proud to be able to donate £200k to the Ukrainian appeal, giving much-needed food, toys and humanitarian aid to the thousands of Ukrainians now based in the UK, as well as for their families back in Ukraine.
“Anyone that placed a bet this weekend on the Eurovision has helped the cause, regardless of if their bet slip was a winner.
“It has been over a year since millions of Ukrainians had their worlds turned upside down, and on the weekend of a Eurovision that should be being held in Kyiv, it is a stark reminder that the fight is ever-present – but so too are the relief efforts, and the resilience shown by a nation with a heart of steel.
“We are proud to be able to offer financial support to those Ukrainians who need it most.”
Mae Muller breaks her silence after Eurovision result
Mae looked gutted as her song I Wrote A Song scored just 24 points once the jury and public votes were tallied together.
In the early hours of Sunday morning (May 15), Mae, 25, took to twitter to share her thoughts with her fans.
“I just want to say thank u x I know I joke a lot but we really put our all into the last few months, not the result we hoped for but so proud of everyone & what we achieved on this journey,” she wrote.
She added: “Congrats to all the countries. I’ll never forget this journey and I love you all.”
Premier League cult hero makes shock appearance on Eurovision
Former Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan announced Estonia’s Eurovision results on Saturday night.
The ex-Reds centre-back, 37, who is currently without a club, addressed the city of Liverpool in a warm way as he paid homage to the hosts of the 2023 edition.
Coming onto the screen, Klavan said: “Hello amazing city of Liverpool. Wow, what a show. What a boss night.
“All the Estonians are sending their strength to people of Ukraine. You’ll never walk alone.”
Where did the Eurovision Song Contest final take place?
The Eurovision final (May 13, 2023) was held at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on behalf of Ukraine.
Graham Norton commentated on the show and also co-hosted alongside Hannah Waddingham, Julia Sanina and Alesha Dixon.
The BBC provided coverage of the contest across three days.
Viewers can catch up all the Eurovision action over on BBC iPlayer and the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Has the UK ever won Eurovision?
The UK last won Eurovision more than two decades ago in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves.
The nation has won the contest five times in total since it began in 1956.
Last year, the UK came close to victory as Sam Ryder finished second.
He came runner-up as the world rallied behind Ukraine’s act in a show of support for the country amid Putin’s invasion.
HMS Mersey adorned in Ukrainian colours to coincide with Liverpool hosting Eurovision
HMS Mersey was adorned in the Ukrainian colours of blue and yellow over the weekend as Liverpool hosted Eurovision 2023 on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine.
The British Ministry of Defence shared a number of photos showing the beautifully lit vessel as she returned back home.
