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The Eurovision Song Contest was a little bonkers (Picture: AP)

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 was filled with bizarre moments that shocked viewers throughout the four-hour-long show.

From the Alcazor reunion after teasing a possible ABBA performance, to the naked costume worn by Finland’s Windows95man for his performance No Rules! that left fans double-checking what was on their TV screens and led to a rather unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.

There was also a disappointing score for UK entrant Olly Alexander after an ambitious performance, in the year described as the ‘worst ever Eurovision’.

It was all happening during the contest held in Malmö, Sweden on May 11, which was eventually won by Nemo for Switzerland.

Now we’ve had some time to digest, let’s take a look back at some of the more unusual moments from the show…

Wardrobe malfunction

Finland’s reception was far from pants, even if pants seemingly dominated their performance in the Eurovision finale.

Finland were participating with a tune called No Rules!, performed by Windows95man, featuring uncredited live vocals from Henri Piispanen. 

The artist decided to wear nude-coloured pants, which created an illusion that he could be naked despite covering his modesty (Although, his bum was still pretty exposed).

He paired the look with a crop top, white socks and sandals, and a cap that featured the Windows95 logo. Later a pair of denim shorts floated down and he added them to his outfit, but despite the extra coverage, while letting off sparklers and gyrating, some viewers thought they saw his manhood escape.

Amongst those who got more than they bargained for was Andy Murray. The tennis champion wrote: ‘Is there a chap on stage with his Boaby out at the Eurovision? Didn’t expect to see that on BBC1.’

Alcazar reunion

Eurovision 2024 marked 50 years since Abba won the contest in 1974 with their hit song Waterloo, so there were rumours they could return to the stage.

The hosts Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede even teased that they’d been able to convince a band to reunite for the special event, getting the audience’s hopes up that it could be Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Faltskog, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. Instead, it was Alcazar – Andreas Lundstedt, Lina Hedlund and Tess Merkel. The disco band have competed 5 times in the Swedish pre-selection for Eurovision but never made it to the final until last night, and put on quite the show in celebration.

We did also get a glimpse of Abba but not in the way fans might have hoped – it was their avatars who appeared in the show. The world-famous Abba-tars were shown live in London’s Abba Voyage Arena.

Their animated selves reminisced on their Eurovision days which changed their lives. It’d be an understatement to say viewers were a bit miffed to not have the real thing present for the momentous occasion.

Netherlands’ disqualification

Joost Klein was disqualified (Picture: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters)

Rapper Joost Klein was due to represent The Netherlands with his fan-favourite tune, Europapa.

However, it was confirmed on the day of the contest that due to an ‘incident’ involving a camera woman and a ‘threatening gesture’ made by the performer backstage, he was no longer allowed to compete.

In a statement shared with Metro.co.uk, the EBU said: ‘The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

‘Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night’s Semi Final.

‘While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.’

A statement from the Netherlands’ Songfestival, which sends acts to the Eurovision Song Contest, said on X: ‘An incident occurred after last Thursday’s performance. Against clearly made agreements, Joost was filmed when he had just gotten off stage and had to rush to the green room.

‘At that moment, Joost repeatedly indicated that he did not want to be filmed. This wasn’t respected. This led to a threatening movement from Joost towards the camera. Joost did not touch the camera woman.’

‘VROTROS finds the penalty very heavy and disproportionate. We stand for good manners – let there be no misunderstanding about that – but in our view, an exclusion order is not proportional to this incident,’ it added.

While Klein is yet to speak out explicitly on his divisive axe, he seems to still be in high spirits.

On his Instagram Story as the Song Contest aired on the TV screens of millions, he uploaded a compilation video of various dogs running about the place with Who Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men playing in the background.

Audible boos

He’s famous for his ‘good to go’ catchphrase, but it seems Eurovision fans want Martin Österdahl himself to go, having drowned out his introduction with boos tonight.

Österdahl, a Swedish TV producer and author, is the contest’s Executive Supervisor, and therefore the face of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

So when he was called upon to verify that the jury and public votes were ready to be announced, the packed Malmö Arena began jeering, making their disdain clear for his ‘mismanagement’ of the event.

He said: ‘The moment of truth has arrived and I can tell you that we’ve checked and verified all of the results and we’re ready to start revealing the results.’

Countless long-time Eurovision fans have boycotted the contest this year in solidarity with the Palestinian people and to protest against Israel’s inclusion.

As such, the EBU boss has been called to resign if the contest’s future wants to be salvaged.

Taking to social media after the loud boos translated on TVs around Europe, fans hailed the reaction to Österdahl as ‘the most satisfying moment of the night’.

Nil points for the UK

The UK received zero points from the audience vote at the Eurovision Song Contest – the only country to receive the dreaded score.

The disappointing mark left the 33-year-old in 18th place out of 25 finalists despite a respectable 48 points from the Jury.

Still, the Years & Years singer took it on the chin, smiling as the venue in Sweden booed at the outcome.

Olly received zero points from the public vote (Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Olly has since broken his silence with a first social media post. He proved himself to be a gracious competitor by using his Instagram stories to congratulate Nemo on their win for Switzerland.

‘Nemo!!! You did it!! I’m so so proud of you. It’s been such an honour to be on this journey with you. You broke the code!!!’ he wrote.

The Eurovision Song Contest is available to watch on BBC iPlayer

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