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The former X Factor star failed to secure vote from bitter EU powerhouses Germany and France

In an exclusive interview just hours after the result, Lucie said: “I had no idea how Brexit was going to affect the vote until I was there. I did notice lots of Brexit comments.

“I mean the Aussies were the only ones to give us 12 points out of everyone — now that was pretty awkward.”

Making it all even more annoying for the former X Factor contestant was that she had voted to REMAIN.

Speaking as she headed home from Kiev, Lucie said: “I did vote to remain in the EU, but hey, not much we can do about it now.

“Lots of people voted to leave and we’re a democracy and that’s the way of the world. S*** happens.”

While the singer had not realised how feelings about the referendum would affect her scores, others had feared the worst.

When Prime Minister THERESA MAY was asked about the UK’s chances last week she admitted: “In current circumstances I’m not sure how many votes we’ll get.”

And ex-Shadow Chancellor and Strictly star ED BALLS claimed: “Winning Eurovision may be a stretch for post-Brexit Britain”.

Despite this, Lucie said she was proud of her performance of ballad Never Give Up On You — especially because she didn’t come last like certain previous UK entrants.

She explained: “You know what, I’m feeling good.

“We didn’t come last which I’m thrilled about.

“We got great public response and I have had loads of messages of support from celebrities.

“It’s great that we got the support from home.

“All the messages have been just overwhelming.”

Nearly nine million people watched Saturday’s final on BBC1.

Lucie will now focus on her role in a touring production of Legally Blonde The Musical.

Let’s hope they are not planning any European dates.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ul-15th-place/

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