Many surprising things occurred in May 13 night’s Eurovision. A decent song won for Portugal’s Salvador Sobral. The UK’s Lucie Jones sang well and garnered many votes, in defiance of Theresa May’s focus-grouped pussy-footing. The night managed to, as advertised, celebrate diversity, despite its three hosts being resolutely male and white. Nobody missed Russia.
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Portugal's Salvador Sobral and her sister Luisa (L) attend news conference after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 at the International Exhibition Centre on May 13 in Kyiv.
