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Denmark has triumphed at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, held in the Swedish city of Malmo.

Emmelie de Forest had been the overwhelming favourite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops.

The UK’s Bonnie Tyler came 19th, an improvement on last year when Engelbert Humperdinck came second from bottom.

There was disappointment for Ireland’s Ryan Dolan as he finished in last place with just five points.

Second in the vote was Azerbaijan’s Farid Mammadov, who was 47 points behind the winner, followed by Ukraine in third and Norway in fourth.

Denmark, which will have the job of hosting the contest next year, had previously won the contest in 1963 and 2000.

Bonnie Tyler Bonnie Tyler came 16th, which was an improvement on last year

TV Viewers across Europe were treated to the mix of high-energy pop and power ballads that have become synonymous with the contest, as well as some outlandish stage performances.

One of the more eccentric acts was Romania’s Cezar, who mixed his operatic voice with a disco beat. He managed a respectable 13th position.

The UK’s Tyler, 61, who is best known for her 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, had high hope for her chances in the competition.

“I’m lucky with my fans, they’re very loyal to me,” she told the BBC ahead of the contest. “They all reckon they’re going to vote, so I hope they’re going to – I think it will help boost my chances.”

But she added: “I’m not counting my chickens. I hope I will have a respectable score but if I don’t, I’ve been in this business too long to take it personally.”

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