The 67th Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by the UK on behalf of war-affected Ukraine, drew 162 million TV viewers and saw Sweden tie Ireland's record with a seventh victory.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 67th Eurovision Song Contest
- Winning song
- "Tattoo" by Loreen (Sweden)
- TV audience
- 162 million viewers across 38 European markets
- Online viewers
- 15.6 million on YouTube and TikTok
- Participating countries
- 37
- Sweden's total wins
- 7, tying Ireland's all-time record
By the Numbers
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Cause → Event → Consequence
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, earning the country hosting rights. However, the ongoing Russian invasion made it impossible for Ukraine to stage the event safely, prompting the European Broadcasting Union to select the United Kingdom as the host nation on Ukraine's behalf.
The contest was held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on 9, 11, and 13 May 2023, hosted by Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham, Julia Sanina, and Graham Norton. Sweden's Loreen performed "Tattoo," winning the combined jury and televote and becoming only the second artist to win Eurovision twice, after Johnny Logan.
Sweden secured a record-tying seventh Eurovision victory, drawing level with Ireland. The broadcast won the British Academy Television Award for Best Live Event, and the contest's online viewership of 15.6 million reflected growing digital engagement. Bulgaria, Montenegro, and North Macedonia's absence highlighted the financial pressures of the global energy crisis on public broadcasters.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Hosted by the UK on behalf of war-affected Ukraine, the contest attracted 162 million TV viewers, saw Loreen become a two-time winner, and Sweden tie Ireland's record for most Eurovision victories.