France has spoken - 'Mercy' is going to Lisbon

Madame Monsieur have won Destination Eurovision after a dramatic vote that saw them edge past jury favourite 'Eva'. Their song 'Mercy' is about a refugee born at sea fleeing a war torn country for Europe.

After the International Jury voted Lisandro's 'Eva' led with 90 points (including 5 x 12 points) ahead of Emmy's 'OK ou KO' on 82 with Mercy trailing in 3rd on 68 points.

The French televote however delivered drama. Emmy finished 6th and Lisandro finished 3rd. With 'Eva' on a total of 162 points, 'Mercy' needed 95 points from the televote. They scored huge with 118 points taking out the title.

Final tally was:

Madame Monsieur: 68 + 118 = 186

Lisandro: 90 + 72 = 162

Malo': 28 + 89 = 117

Emmy: 82 + 30 =112

Igit: 60 + 50 = 110

Max: 54 + 36 = 90

Nassi: 30 + 18 = 48

Louka: 8 + 7 = 15

Watch Madame Monsieur's performance below:

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