Eurovision 2020 Jury Results and Final Standings
The 2020 edition of the prestigious song competition featured a rigorous selection process divided into three semi-finals and a grand final. Unlike typical years, the progression was determined by a panel of expert jurors who evaluated entries based on vocal ability, composition, and overall performance.
The competition saw a diverse array of musical styles and languages, ranging from the high-energy pop of Iceland to the multilingual entries of Israel. Each semi-final served as a gateway, with only the top-scoring act from each heat advancing to the final stage.
Key Facts
- Winner: Iceland's Daði og Gagnamagnið took first place in the final.
- Highest Semi-Final Score: Malta achieved the highest jury score of any semi-finalist with 97 points.
- Finalists: Only three songs reached the final—one from each semi-final.
- Voting Method: The semi-finals were decided by detailed jury votes, while the final was determined by a percentage of votes.
Semi-Final Breakdown
Semi-Final 1
Held on 14 April 2020, the first semi-final featured 14 competing entries. Iceland's Daði og Gagnamagnið dominated the jury scoring with "Think About Things," securing 75 points to advance to the final.
Other strong performers included the Netherlands and Bulgaria, both earning 71 points, while Belarus finished at the bottom of the rankings with 17 points.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Semi-Final 2
The second semi-final took place on 16 April 2020. This heat was marked by a standout performance from Malta's Destiny, whose song "All of My Love" earned a massive 97 points from the jury.
Sweden also performed strongly with 86 points, while Moldova recorded the lowest score of the night with 28 points.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Semi-Final 3
The final semi-final occurred on 18 April 2020. Austria's Vincent Bueno secured his place in the final with "Alive," totaling 76 points.
Denmark followed closely with 73 points, while Australia and Serbia tied for the lowest score of the heat with 35 points each.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]The Grand Final
The live final was held on 18 April 2020, featuring the three winners from the previous semi-finals. The results were decided by the percentage of votes received.
| Place | Country | Artist | Song | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | Daði og Gagnamagnið | "Think About Things" | 48% |
| 2 | Austria | Vincent Bueno | "Alive" | 33% |
| 3 | Malta | Destiny | "All of My Love" | 19% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Eurovision 2020 final?
Iceland, represented by Daði og Gagnamagnið with the song "Think About Things," won the final with 48% of the votes.
How many songs qualified for the final?
Only three songs qualified for the final, with one winner emerging from each of the three semi-finals.
Which artist received the highest score in the semi-finals?
Destiny from Malta received the highest semi-final score, totaling 97 points in Semi-final 2.
What languages were used in the competition?
While English was the most common, entries also featured Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Serbian, Albanian, Slovene, Croatian, Belarusian, and a mix of Amharic, Hebrew, and Arabic.
When did the final take place?
The live final took place on 18 April 2020 at 21:45 CEST.