Fourth in the final ranking, Slimane did wonders for the France 2 audiences. 7.62 million viewers were there during his appearance on the Eurovision stage, at the Malmö Arena (Sweden), on Saturday around from 11:06 p.m.
Over the course of the evening, the musical competition won by the Swiss artist Nemo was followed on the second channel by 5.4 million people, for an audience share of 36.8% (and 48% on the target of ” housewives under 50).
Last year, the competition was watched by 3.48 million French people for an audience share of 25.6%. We have to go back to the 2021 edition to find a score at least as substantial as this year’s.
France 3 and TF1 complete the podium
5.5 million music lovers (31.4% audience share) were passionate about Eurovision which was making its return after the 2020 edition had been canceled. France was also one of the favorites at the time with Barbara Pravi who, singing Sofinished second.
With the TV movie The secrets of Finistère, watched by 3.1 million people (16.8% share), France 3 ranks second in the evening’s audiences. TF1, with “The Voice” and its 2.2 million viewers (11.7%) completes the podium.