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Georgia wins the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest!

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The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has concluded with a thrilling finale. After a tense voting process, Georgia emerged victorious with Andria Putkaradze and “To My Mom“, clinching the title for this year’s competition. Portugal secured second place, while Ukraine rounded out the top three.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Following Spain’s second-place finish in Nice and France’s decision not to host for a second consecutive year, the event was held in Madrid, marking the first time Spain hosted the contest. The iconic Caja Mágica served as the venue, welcoming delegations from seventeen participating countries. Hosting duties were masterfully carried out by Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet, and Melani Garcia.

This year’s competition saw an increase in participants. San Marino and Cyprus returned after absences of nine and seven years, respectively. However, the United Kingdom, despite a successful comeback in 2022, opted not to participate this year.

The show was opened by Simone Grande from Italy, while Ramires Sciberras from Malta was the last to perform:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland: Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

Opening and Interval Acts

The evening kicked off with a spectacular opening act celebrating the history and legacy of Junior Eurovision. Themed around the growth of a garden, the act symbolized the festival’s evolution from its beginnings two decades ago to its vibrant present.

The opening number included three prominent Junior Eurovision figures. Maria Isabel, Spain’s only Junior Eurovision winner, on the 20th anniversary of her victory with “Antes muerta que sencilla” took the stage along with Zoé Clauzure, France’s 2023 winner, and Sandra Valero, Spain’s 2023 representative who achieved second place in Nice. Together, they performed a unifying anthem with this year’s contestants, reflecting the contest’s spirit of togetherness.

Later in the evening, as online voting opened, Spanish singer Abraham Mateo energized the crowd with his hit song “Maníaca,” adding to the excitement.

Junior Eurovision 2024 – the voting procedure

The winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was decided as following:

  • on a 50% via the Online Voting, which was conducted in two phases (before and during the live broadcast)
  • on the remaining 50% by the participating countries’ national juries. The national jury of each country included three music industry professionals and two kids aged 10 to 15.
The national juries’ result

At the first place, there was Georgia with 180 points, followed by Ukraine with 123 points and France with 103 points. Georgia secured the most top marks, twelve.

The results of the Online Voting

Portugal won the online voting with 116 points, followed by Ukraine with 81 points and Malta with 79 points.

The Winner

Combining the national juries’ and the public vote, Georgia was declared as the winner of Junior Eurovision 2024 with a total of 239 points.

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Live Tonight from Madrid!

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The time all Junior Eurovision fans were waiting for has arrived. Tonight, live from Caja Mágica in Madrid, the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest takes place.

After having arrived in Madrid and completing their technical and dress rehearsals, young artists from the seventeen participating countries will take the stage of Caja Mágica and showcase their talent in front of a worldwide audience.

The show will be broadcasted live at 18:00 CET, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will guide us during the event.

The running order

After an initial draw took place in Madrid, the complete running order was revealed about a month prior to the competition. Simone Grande from Italy will be the first to take the stage, while Ramires Sciberras from Malta will close the show. Spain, the host country, with Chloe DelaRosa will perform tenth.

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

How will the winner be decided?

The winner of Junior Eurovision 2024 will be determined by a 50/50 split between the Online Voting and the national juries:

  • 50% of the final score will come from the Online Voting conducted in two phases.
  • The remaining 50% will come from the national juries of the participating countries. Each jury consists of three music industry professionals and two childrenaged 10 to 15.

The first phase of online voting commenced yesterday evening and will conclude just before the show begins. For more information on how to vote:

Junior Eurovision 2024: The Online Voting Starts now | How to vote for your favorites!

Where to watch the show?

All seventeen participating countries will broadcast the show live via their participating broadcasters. Meanwhile, Junior Eurovision 2024 will be broadcasted live in several non-participating countries, such as Luxembourg, Croatia and Lithuania . Hence, make sure to check your broadcaster’s schedule for more details.

If you’re watching from a non-participating country, Junior Eurovision does not apply to any geographical restrictions and you can follow the event live from JuniorEurovision.tv.

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Junior Eurovision 2024: The Online Voting Starts now | How to vote for your favorites!

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The excitement is building as we approach the Grand Final of Junior Eurovision 2024, set to take place tomorrow at Caja Mágica in Madrid. Seventeen talented artists from across Europe are ready to showcase their talent, but only one will emerge as the winner.

As we eagerly await the live show, the Online Voting has officially opened and will determine half of the final result.

How to Vote for Your Favorite Song: Voting Rules

In line with previous editions, Junior Eurovision 2024 voting is open to the public, allowing fans from all around the world to have their say in the outcome. To participate, you will need:

  1. An internet connection.
  2. A device to access the official Junior Eurovision website at JuniorEurovision.tv.

Once you’ve connected to the website, you will be able to watch a short recap video of all 17 performances. This video features highlights from the second rehearsals, offering a sneak peek of the performances viewers will see during the live show. After watching the recap, fans can vote for their three favorite songs — no more, no less.

Importantly, there are no geographical restrictions, meaning you can vote for any country, including your own if it is participating.

The 17 Participating Countries – VOTE

Here are the countries that will take part in Junior Eurovision 2024, listed in the order they will perform on Sunday:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

You can vote for your favorites here.

 

The Two Phases of Online Voting

The Online Voting for Junior Eurovision 2024 will take place in two phases:

  • Phase 1: Voting began at 8:00 PM (CET) today and will remain open until 17:59 PM (CET) on Saturday, November 16, just before the live show starts.
  • Phase 2: Voting will reopen during the live broadcast following the final performance from Malta. It will remain open for approximately 15 minutes, similar to the voting procedure used in the adult Eurovision contest.

Votes from both phases will be combined to form a single, final result.

How will the winner be decided?

The winner of Junior Eurovision 2024 will be determined by a 50/50 split between the Online Voting and the national juries:

  • 50% of the final score will come from the Online Voting conducted in two phases.
  • The remaining 50% will come from the national juries of the participating countries. Each jury consists of three music industry professionals and two children aged 10 to 15.

You can check this explanatory video regarding the voting procedure:

The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Stage construction completed | A preview of the stage in action!

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In just one week, the vibrant stage of the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest will come to life at Madrid’s iconic Caja Mágica. Seventeen talented young artists from across Europe will take the stage to compete for the prestigious title, performing in front of millions of viewers worldwide.

As the event draws closer and the first delegations begin arriving in Madrid, preparations at the host venue are reaching their peak. Notably, the construction of the stage has been completed, and the first technical rehearsals for the competing countries are set to begin in the coming days.

In anticipation of the big event, RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has shared a timelapse video showcasing the process of building the spectacular stage. The video offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the transformation of the venue, culminating in a preview of the stage in action as it gets ready to host this year’s Junior Eurovision performances.

With the stage now set and rehearsals about to kick off, the excitement continues to build for what promises to be an unforgettable edition of Junior Eurovision in Madrid.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

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Source: RTVE

Junior Eurovision 2024: Opening Ceremony to be held behind closed doors!

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Spain is preparing to welcome the delegations from the seventeen countries competing in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Although this will be the first time Spain hosts the event, and the first time since 1969 that a Eurovision event is held in the Iberian country, recent developments have forced alterations to the contest’s original planning.

The Opening Ceremony

The Junior Eurovision Song Contest traditionally kicks off with the Opening Ceremony, where all participating artists, national delegations, and accredited press are welcomed. However, due to the recent devastation caused by Storm DANA in Spain, the celebratory atmosphere of the event will be toned down.

According to ESCPlus, instead of the usual grand ceremony, this year’s event will feature a simple reception for the artists, which will not be open to the accredited press or the public. For the first time in recent years, the Opening Ceremony will not be broadcast online via the official Junior Eurovision website, JuniorEurovision.tv.

Nevertheless, the importance of the ceremony itself has been reduced this year, as the running order draw for the contest took place earlier, rather than during the Opening Ceremony.

Despite these changes, Spain remains committed to ensuring the safe and successful execution of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. While the celebrations may be more subdued, the event will continue as planned, and the country looks forward to hosting this important competition, albeit under altered circumstances.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

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Source: ESCPlus

Junior Eurovision 2024: Luxembourg to broadcast the contest live for the first time!

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In a delightful development, Luxembourg’s national broadcaster, RTL, will make history by airing the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest live on November 16. This marks the first time RTL will broadcast the event, even though the country has not yet participated in the competition.

RTL Zwee has officially scheduled the Junior Eurovision 2024 in its broadcasting for November 16, complete with commentary in Luxembourgish by Raoul Roos and Eric Lehmann. This broadcast signals a significant return for Luxembourg to Eurovision events, especially following its re-entry into the adult contest after a three-decade absence. Could this be a precursor to Luxembourg’s potential debut in the Junior Eurovision in the near future? Only time will tell…

More countries will broadcast the contest

In addition to Luxembourg, other non-participating countries will also air the contest. Lithuania and Montenegro are set to join Luxembourg in broadcasting the event, along with Croatia, a founding member of the contest and its first ever winner in 2003. These countries may be looking to reintroduce their audiences to the children’s contest, gauging interest for a possible return the next years.

It’s worth noting that countries like Cyprus and San Marino have also returned to the competition after several years away, indicating a growing interest in the Junior Eurovision format across Europe.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

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Source: RTL

Junior Eurovision 2024: RTVE reveals the hosts of the 22nd edition!

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The 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held for the first time in Spain on November 16. The excitement is high for the Spanish as 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of their first and only win in the contest, with Maria Isabel, as well as the first time that the nation hosts an EBU event since 1969.

Just moments ago, RTVE revealed the hosts of the 22nd edition of the children’s contest, which will be held in Baja Mágica in Madrid on November 16. Specifically, the show will be hosted by Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia.

 

Who are the hosts of Junior Eurovision 2024?

Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest will recognize Ruth Lorenzo because she represented Spain in the 2014 competition. Lorenzo was born in Murcia. Ruth’s song “Dancing in the Rain” brought Spain in the top ten in Copenhagen ten years ago. Since then, the singer has continued to pursue her musical career and has ventured into television hosting. Ruth has hosted Spain’s Eurovision pre-selection show, Benidorm Fest, among other shows.

Marc Clotet is an award-winning actor who has acted in theater, television and film. In 2021, Marc established his own production company as well. Esto No Es Suecia, his debut series, was co-produced by RTVE. It received honors from the Prix Europa Awards as well as the Cannes Series Festival.

Melanie García competed for Spain in the 2019 Contest, which took place in Gliwice, Poland. With her song “Marte” she made a very successful return for Spain, placing third overall. Since then, the young singer has released more music and done roles in theater and television. In 2022, she received a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards nomination for Best Spanish Artist. Additionally, Melani won the 2018 La Voz Kids series, one year before she brough Spain the second place in Junior Eurovision.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”.

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Idols SM will represent San Marino in Madrid with their song “Come Noi”!

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The micro state of San Marino returns to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for the first time after nine years. Just moments ago, it was announced that Idols SM will fly the Sanmarinese flag in Madrid.

How were Idols SM selected?

The artists’ announcement took place during “Sogna ragazzo sogna“, a fundraising event held in San Marino for research into pediatric cancer diseases. Idols SM consists of four girls, namely Asia Ceccoli, Giulia Rinaldi, Giorgia Descisolo and Vera Stefania Olkhovskaya.

The artists were selected internally by RTV. In fact and for its return, RTV San Marino decided to choose young artists based in San Marino, after last being represented by Kamilla Ismailova, who was born and raised in Russia.

The two candidate songs, “Poesia” and “Come Noi,” were played for the audience during “Sogna Ragazzo Sogna.” “Come Noi” was chosen as the Sanmarinese entry for Junior Eurovision 2024 after a jury vote.

“Come Noi” is expected to be released at a later stage.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row.

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Source: sanmarinortv

France: No immediate decision on hosting Junior Eurovision 2024!

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France Télévisions has not made an immediate decision after its victory in Nice on whether to host Junior Eurovision 2024.

Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez, Director of Channels and Progams at France Télévisions, told 20Minutes.fr that no decision has yet been made on whether France will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.

Zoé Clauzure won the competition for France yesterday, bringing the country its second consecutive win.

Mr Sitbon-Gomez said:

As far as Junior Eurovision is concerned, we will first celebrate the victory. Then we will discuss, as we have done every time, with the EBU to find out where it would be better. There are many countries that want to host it and we don’t want there to be a French monopoly on Junior Eurovision.

Furthermore, he stressed that the broadcaster has not yet taken any decision on the organisation of the competition:

We take time to discuss and think together. Today, we are especially happy and proud of what we have been able to experience.

The lack of immediate reaction to the victory is a change from France’s 2021 victory in Yerevan, Armenia. Then on the night of the competition, the general manager of France Télévisions confirmed that it would host the next edition of the competition.

There is speculation that with the 2024 Paris Olympics taking place in 2024 and the financial burden this will place on the host country’s broadcaster, France Télévisions may choose to decline to host the event. We recall that this has happened before in 2015, when RAI of Italy chose not to host the 2015 competition and instead the EBU opened up hosting the contest to bidding.

Zoé Clauzure from France won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Nice, France with 228 points. She was first in both the jury vote and the online vote, bringing France its third win and a consecutive victory after 2022.

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Source: eurovoix.com