Eurovision Song Contest in pictures
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Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malmo, Sweden.
The 20-year-old had been the favourite to win the contest from the outset.
The Eurovision Song Contest featured the usual mix of high-energy pop and power ballads. Finland's Krista donned a wedding dress for her up-tempo track Ding Dong.
Bonnie Tyler represented the UK with the song Believe in Me. The Welsh singer had hoped to be the UK's first winner since Katrina and the Waves in 1997, but came 19th.
Alyona Lanskaya, of Belarus, performed the song Solayoh. She emerged from a giant glitter ball at the start of her performance.
Romania's Cezar was one of the quirkiest acts of the night, as his song mixed his operatic voice with a disco beat.
Malta's Gianluca always has his day job to fall back on - he is a doctor. Malta has never won the contest.
Russia's Dina Garipova was one of the more demure acts of the evening. She was chosen to represent her country after winning Russia's version of The Voice.
Last year's winner Sweden was represented by Robin Stjernberg. The TV talent show winner has also been a member of a boyband.
There was disappointment for Ireland's Ryan Dolan, who suffered the indignity of coming last out of the 26 entries.