Eurovision Song Contest attracts greatest TV viewers in its historical past
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he Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool has change into the most-watched grand closing in historical past, the BBC has mentioned.
The stay broadcast noticed a median of 9.9 million viewers and a peak of 11 million tune in to observe Swedish pop famous person Loreen make historical past and British entrant Mae Muller end second-from-bottom, in accordance with in a single day scores.
It has damaged the earlier scores file which noticed a median of 9.5 million individuals watch UK entry Blue compete within the competitors in 2011 with the track I Can.
Last 12 months, 8.9 million individuals tuned in to observe British hopeful Sam Ryder win over the viewers together with his uplifting pop track Space Man, which positioned second to Ukraine within the competitors in Turin, Italy.
BBC director of unscripted Kate Phillips mentioned: “What an incredible contest. It was an unforgettable, unmissable event television on a scale never seen before delivered by the BBC to viewers across the UK and millions more watching around the world.
“Sweden took home the trophy in spectacular style and 2022 winners Ukraine were at the heart of the show. Liverpool welcomed the world’s biggest singing competition with open arms and embraced it beyond all of our expectations.
“The fact that so many millions of people tuned in reflects just how significant Eurovision has become and truly underlines the theme behind this year’s contest, United by Music. We really hope we did Ukraine proud.”