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Sunday 11 May 2014

Bearded Lady - Austrian Drag Act Conchita Triumphs at Eurovision With 290 points [Photos]

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Singer Conchita Wurst (left and right), dubbed 'the bearded lady', was awarded the top score for her performance of Rise Like A Phoenix in Copenhagen tonight. Sporting a full beard and gold embellished fishtail gown, she took to the stage in front of a smokey backdrop, before giving a powerful performance of her song. Her look was set off by
diamond earrings, while she also wore a bright red lipstick, had her long hair in waves and defined her eyes in heavy black eyeliner. Wurst, the alter ego of 25-year-old Thomas Neuwirth, triumphed over 25 contestants in the contest, including British singer Molly Smitten-Downes (inset), who came 17th.

Austrian drag queen Conchita Wurst has been crowned winner of this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
The singer, dubbed 'the bearded lady', was awarded a staggering 290 points for her performance of Rise Like a Phoenix in Copenhagen tonight. 
Sporting a full beard and gold embellished fishtail gown, she took to the stage in front of a smokey backdrop, before giving a powerful performance of the song. 
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Winner: Austrian drag act Conchita Wurst has been crowned winner of this year's Eurovision Song Contest
Winner: Austrian drag act Conchita Wurst has been crowned winner of this year's Eurovision Song Contest

When the results of the votes started coming in from across the continent, it soon became clear that this was, as the odds had predicted, a fight between Conchita Wurst, Sweden's Sanna Nielsen and The Netherlands' The Common Linnets.
As the voting came to a close, Conchita was in tears, mouthing 'thank you, thank you' to the camera as she raced ahead of the other entries and ended up with 290 points.
 


Wurst, the alter ego of 25-year-old Thomas Neuwirth, triumphed over the 25 contestants in the contest, including British singer Molly Smitten-Downes, who came 17th with just 40 points.
The Netherlands, in second place, finished with 238 points and Sweden won third with 218 points.
The UK's hopes were pinned on Smitten-Downes as she battled it out in a bid to become the country's first Song Contest winner since 1997, despite the nations Prime Minister not knowing who she is. 
Success: The singer, or 'the bearded lady', was awarded a staggering 290 points for Rise Like a Phoenix
Success: The singer, or 'the bearded lady', was awarded a staggering 290 points for Rise Like a Phoenix
Taking to the stage: Sporting a full beard and gold embellished fishtail gown, Wurst took to the stage in front of a smokey backdrop, before giving a powerful performance of her song
Taking to the stage: Sporting a full beard and gold embellished fishtail gown, Wurst took to the stage in front of a smokey backdrop, before giving a powerful performance of her song
Dressed up: Her look was set off by diamond earrings, bright red lipstick, long wavy hair and black eyeliner
Dressed up: Her look was set off by diamond earrings, bright red lipstick, long wavy hair and black eyeliner

Yesterday, David Cameron failed to identify the UK's entry and admitted he did not know who was hosting the show.
Asked if he would be watching, Mr Cameron said: 'Probably not, if I'm absolutely honest.'
Praise for Conchita's win took over Twitter, with many highlighting the significance of the Eurovision winner being genderneutral and representing the LGBTQ community in the wake of Russia's recent homophobic laws and persecutions.
John Bishop tweeted: It's only a song contest but tonight it showed talent can overcome prejudice and ignorance. Well done Conchita - I am glad I saw that moment' 
Journalist Jay Rayner wrote: 'We take the p***out of Eurovision. It's a gagfest. But it's also a grand vehicle for an overt 'f*** you' liberalism in face of conservatism'
Russell Brand showed support and a sense of humour when he posted images of himself in a green shimmering dress in homage to his lookalike Conchita, adding: 'I don't normally endorse voting but please vote for me on #Eurovision tonight. #Austria'
BBC One's official Twitter took it even further writing: 'Conchita Wurst for the next James Bond theme! She has a licence to thrill. #Eurovision'

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