A bearded Austrian drag act who has been compared to Kim Kardashian, has won Europe's biggest song contest.
Conchita Wurst, whose real name is Tom Neuwirth, won the 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
Wurst won easily, beating the Dutch and the Swedish entrants into second and third place, respectively, in the contest loved — and hated — in equal measure for its kitschy appeal.
Wurst, who was compared to Kardashian last year for copying her look when she appeared at a Vienna ball, said her victory was one for "respect and tolerance".
Frank Augstein/AP Singer Conchita Wurst represented Austria during the Eurovian contest. 
Dominik Bindl/Life Ball 2013/Getty Images 'This night is dedicated to everyone who believes in a future of peace and freedom. You know who you are — we are unity and we are unstoppable,' Wurst sai! d upon winning.
"This night is dedicated to everyone who believes in a future of peace and freedom. You know who you are — we are unity and we are unstoppable," Wurst said, according to BBC.
This was seen as a remark aimed at Russia's anti-gay policies.
The Russian entrants — teenage twins — were booed and countries voting for Russia were also jeered in response to current events in Ukraine.
SCANPIX DENMARK/REUTERS Conchita Wurst (aka Tom Neuwirth) won the 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday. 
TOBIAS SCHWARZ/REUTERS Wurst, whose look has been compared to Kim Kardashian, won with her song 'Rise Like a Phoenix.' 
Ragnar Singsaas/WireImage Wurst's win wasn't the only highlight of the show. The Russian entry and countries that voted for it were booed over recent events in Ukraine.Russia ended in seventh place, behind Ukraine.
Twenty-six European countries took part in the contest, which is watched by millions on TV.
France came last with 2 points.
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