Israeli Singer Noam Bettan Leads Eurovision Final After Audience Vote
Israeli singer Noam Bettan received 220 audience points and moved to first place in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final on Saturday. Hosts announced the result during the broadcast.
rte.ieIsraeli singer Noam Bettan received 220 audience points and moved to first place during the Eurovision Song Contest grand final on Saturday. Hosts announced the result on air after the vote totals were tallied.
Event Details The contest took place on Saturday.
Noam Bettan performed as Israel's entrant. Audience voting produced the 220-point total that placed the singer at the top of the scoreboard at that stage of the final. The same announcement was repeated by the hosts after the points were displayed.
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