This year’s contest has been overshadowed by discord and controversy, with five countries withdrawing in a dispute over the continued participation of Israel.

Bulgaria ha dado la sorpresa este sábado al ganar por primera vez el Festival de Eurovisión con 'Bangaranga'.

It was a tense final vote as Bulgaria pipped Israel to the trophy winning the competition for the first time with Dara and her catchy pop song Bangaranga.

Israel comes second after large number of votes from viewers at home