VIDEO: Eurovision disappointment for UK as ‘bearded lady’ wins

The UK’s drought of Eurovision Song Contest victories continues after the nation’s entry again fell well short of the top spot.
Singer Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in the B&W Halls in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, May 10, 2014.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)Singer Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in the B&W Halls in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, May 10, 2014.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Singer Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in the B&W Halls in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, May 10, 2014.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Despite optimism of a strong showing in this year’s competition, former shop assistant Molly Smitten-Downes could only place 17th with Austria’s “bearded lady” Conchita Wurst finishing the clear winner.