The Eurovision Song Contest 2018 was yet another epic night of music and performances.
Lisbon’s Altice Arena lit up as 26 acts took to the stage each with an impressive performance.
But it was Israel who came out winning.
25-year-old Netta Barzilai won Eurovision 2018 with her quirky pop hit TOY.
The song has already racked up over 28 million views on YouTube.
Netta took the victory last night after receiving 529 points from the jury and public televote.
Speaking after her win she said: “I celebrate myself no matter what my size is, how my hair is, how my voice is. I just have to be me, listen to myself.”
She thanked her supporters, particularly from the LGBTQ+ community.
“The people who have held me up and took care of me this whole time, they are part of the community. I am nothing without them: the energy, the vibe, the happiness.
“I will be performing for them for the rest of my life. See you next Pride in Tel Aviv!”
Netta said that everything was a “blur” in the moments before her win was announced.
“Everything is a black blur. I remember six anxious men sitting next to me. we were just sitting there screaming, and I was wondering what was happening.
“They know more about Eurovision than I do because they did it like four times before me.”
Netta was one of the bookies favourites since performance at the first semi-finals last week.
She was bombed down to second favourite following widespread support for Cyprus’ Eleni Fouriera.
Surprise front runners Austria also threatened to surpass her, but Netta emerged victorious at the last moment.
What is Eurovision 2018 winning song TOY about?
Complete with chicken noises and dances to match, TOY is a feminist pop anthem that features the lyrics: “You stupid boy/ I’m not your toy.”
Speaking about her song, Netta said: “The song has an important message — the awakening of female power and social justice, wrapped in a colourful, happy vibe.
“I think the song is #MeToo, but it’s an empowerment song for everybody, and everybody can find themselves in it.”
Eurovision 2018 is streaming on the BBC iPlayer
