In what has to be the most controversial Eurovision Song Contest
to date, Irelands Bambie Thug pulled out all the stops as they took to the Malmö Arena stage in Sweeden.
In a night packed with theatrics the artist delivered a spectacular performace confirming why they were in hot demand from the worlds press. In an exhausting week of questions the artist continued to be professional and respectful, despite the pressures from home and abroad.
There is no denying that Ireland had become somewhat of an unknown in the Eurovision. Despite having a record 7 wins Ireland has failed to deliver for a number of years and is no longer the powerhouse they once were.
That all changed the moment Bambie Thug won the chance to represent Ireland after performing on RTE's Late Late Show. Since then the star has continued to shine with an ever growing fanbase.
And so when it came to the crunch the artist delivered by stealing the show with the performace of the night in the semi-finals and wowing the audience as they took to the stage on the grand final.
The artist became popular with the Eurovision community and quickly became one of this years biggest stars.
When it comes to the Eurovision one thing for sure is that anything can happen. While there were early signs of a Swiss victory in the results stage Bambie Thug remained close behind, a long time since Ireland has seen such a height.
While the votes may not have gone Bambie Thugs way on the night their performace will leave a mark on the song contests long history and bring Ireland back to the attention of the loyal Eurovision fanbase.
What has been Irelands most unique and popular performace in decades the artist has certainly made a name for themselves becoming a star that is sure to skyrocket even further in the years to come.