A total of 324,500 viewers tuned in for the final of Pabandom iš Naujo this year.
Lithuanian broadcaster LRT has released the viewing figures for all four Pabandom iš Naujo shows. The final, which took place last Saturday, saw a total of 324,500 viewers (29% share). The viewing figures for all shows are as follows:
- Heat 1 – 255,600 viewers (23.3% share)
- Heat 2 – 258,200 viewers (24.5% share)
- Semi-final – 234,100 viewers (22.3% share)
- Final – 324,500 viewers (29% share)
The selection, on the whole, was followed by a range of ages, however the largest percentage of viewers comes from the 65+ years category (42.2%).
The Roop won Pabandom iš Naujo 2021 with a record 74,512 votes. They will go on to represent Lithuania at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with their song “Discoteque”.
Source: ESCPlus Spain /LRT / Image source: E. Blaževič / LRT
Lithuania debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994, however on their debut they finished in last place with nul points. Lithuania didn’t return to the contest until 1999 when Aiste finished 20th with the song “Strazdas”. Lithuania’s best result came in 2006 when LT United performed “We Are The Winners”; they finished 6th in the final with a total of 162 points. Lithuania’s only other top 10 finish came in 2016 when Donny Montell performed “I’ve Been Waiting For This Night” in Stockholm, he received 12 points from the public in Ireland, Norway & United Kingdom.
