An estimated 125 million people worldwide tuned in to see duo Ell and Nikki crowned Eurovision winners at this year's festival with 221 points. Their romantic ballad "Running Scared" was mentioned by fans and critics as a potential winner although it was overshadowed in the run-up to the final by the flashy Jedward and Lenamania, Deutche Welle reports.
Azerbaijan has only competed in Eurovision since 2008. This was the country's first win. Its highest previous placing came in 2009 when AySel and Arash reached the top three.
The highest score - 12 points - Azerbaijan received from Russia, Turkey and Malta. Ukraine, Greece, Croatia, San Marino, Romania and Moldova gave Azerbaijan 10 points each, Trend reports.
Azerbaijan triumphs at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
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