Poll: Did Denmark deserve to win Eurovision?

Sunday 19 May 2013 11:47 BST

Denmark: Emmelie de Forest performing 'Only Teardrops' 20-year-old Emmelie de Forest started singing professionally aged just 14. She has toured the whole of Denmark with Scottish musician Fraser Neill performing their own songs as well as folk/ (Getty Images)

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Last night Denmark won the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with 'Only Teardrops' a pacey love song performed by 20-year-old Emmelie de Forest. They were 47 points ahead of runners up Azerbaijan. the UK's entry Bonnie Tyler managed only 23 points. So do you think Denmark deserved to win?

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