Eurovision fans erupted as the UK's entry Mae Muller took to the stage at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
The UK's Mae Muller took to the stage for a playful performance of her track, I Wrote A Song. The 25-year-old from north London was the 26th and final act to perform for the international voting public.
She sung from atop a raised platform wearing a slim, black outfit, flanked by four dancers in sheer, pink tops. The stage flashed up in pastel colours as she surprised the audience with a rapped section.
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Afterwards, she said: "Thank you Eurovision. I love you, I love you, I love you." And outside, the crowds in Liverpool were loving it too as they cheered on the host country.
UK flags were waving high in the air as the crowds of thousands sang along. The sun had already set, but the stunning lights of the city shone over the fans as they danced to the final act of the night.
Mae's single entered the UK Top 40 in March, becoming the first Eurovision song to do so on release week since 2011. She co-wrote it with Brit Award nominated songwriter Lewis Thompson and Alisha's Attic star Karen Poole, who has written for artists including Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen and David Guetta.
Muller was chosen to represent the United Kingdom in the contest by BBC bosses and global management and music publishing company TaP Music, which represents stars including Lana del Rey, Ellie Goulding, London Grammar, Dermot Kennedy and Mabel. It was the same partnership that produced Ryder and his song Space Man last year.
Graham Norton welcomed viewers to the final at the M&S Bank Arena alongside co-hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. Waddingham said the UK was "so very proud" to be "taking the reins" and hosting on behalf of Ukraine, while Sanina thanked the British public.
Norton added: "United we are, well out here. But backstage the competition is fierce."
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