Olly Alexander for United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Eurovision 2024

Pop star Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom at next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden.
The former Years and Years frontman will hope to improve on the UK's disappointing performance this year, when Mae Muller came second to last.
Alexander is already known around Europe for hits including Desire, King and If You're Over Me.
He is also a Bafta-nominated actor, having played the lead role in Channel 4's hard-hitting Aids drama It's A Sin.
The star's participation was revealed during the final of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday, months before the BBC usually confirms its Eurovision plans.
"I love Eurovision so much, it's a dream come true," he told host Claudia Winkleman. "I'm just so, so excited."
In a press release, he added: "I really can't believe I'm going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible.
"I'm determined to give it everything I've got and put on an excellent and unforgettable performance for you all!"

The song he will perform in Malmö next May is still under wraps - but the BBC confirmed it was co-written by Alexander and Danny L Harle, who has produced hits for Dua Lipa, Chic and Charli XCX.
Alexander is a seasoned performer with a big fanbase, having scored five UK top 10 singles and two number one albums over the past decade with Years and Years.
The band also enjoyed chart success in Eurovision countries including Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden.
Alexander's hometown of Harrogate previously played host to the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, after Bucks Fizz won for the UK the previous year.

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