Israel’s Noam Bettan performs “Michelle” at the Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Vienna, Austria.
After finishing a strong vocal performance, Bettan says: “Thank you Europe, toda raba, I love you all — Am Yisrael Chai.”
Unlike during the semifinal on Tuesday, no audible booing was heard from the audience. At the start of the song, some fans could be heard chanting “Noam.” Bettan, however, was greeted with loud boos during the final dress rehearsal earlier today.
Bettan is third in the lineup of the 25 countries performing tonight, who are seeking to win enough votes from the juries and the public to take home the win.
Voting is already open around the world on www.esc.vote, and will continue throughout the evening. Final results are not expected until after midnight Central European Time.
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