Sunday 15 May 2022 09:07 AM Sam Ryder hugs Marius Bear as Switzerland reaches 17th place in Eurovision... ... trends now
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Sam Ryder shared an emotional hug with Switzerland's Marius Bear after the latter only reached 17th place in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in Turin, Italy.
The TikTok star, 32, impressively came second in the competition - the nation's highest place for more than two decades following years of 'nul points' - after being beaten by Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra amid the country's invasion by Russia.
When the Essex-native realised he had been received more favourably by the jury and public vote, he approached the Swiss singer, 29, for an embrace.
Kind: Sam Ryder shared an emotional hug with Marius Bear after Switzerland's entry only reached 17th place in Saturday's Eurovision in Turin, Italy... with the UK coming second
In a video posted to Instagram by Eurovision, Marius can be seen burying his head into Sam's shoulder before kissing him on the head as they enjoy a lengthy hug.
Kalush Orchestra moved viewers with their poignant performance of Stefania amid the war in their country.
Led by rapper Oleh Psiuk, the group - completed by Ihor Didenchuk, Vlad Kurochka, Tymofii Muzychuk and Oleksandr Slobodianyk - were victorious at the grand final, scoring 631 points.
After wowing with their performance, which merged rap with folk
