Austria's Conchita Wurst wins the Eurovision song contest
Austria's Conchita Wurst has won the Eurovision song contest, winning the prize for the first time since 1966. Britain's hopeful Molly Smitten-Downes came 17th.
Molly Smitten-Downes: 'Thanks for all the support'
British Eurovision contestant Molly Smitten-Downes has tweeted thanks to her fans after coming 17th in the competition:
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See Conchita Wurst as the unbearded Tom Neuwirth
Austria was ridiculed for sending a drag queen to Eurovision but Conchita Wurst, previously Tom Neuwirth, won for the first time since 1966.
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UK Eurovision drought continues as Conchita wins it all
UK hopeful Molly Smitten-Downes had been among those tipped to place highly, but the night was for Austrian drag-queen Conchita Wurst.
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Could these be the UK's worst Eurovision song entries?
The UK has had some embarrassing disasters at Eurovision, from out-of-tune twins to dubious experiments with rap.