A popular pop singer has confirmed that he will represent the UK in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Olly Alexander, the frontman of popular band, Years & Years, made the announcement during Strictly Come Dancing’s live final on Saturday night.
The star revealed how excited he is to represent the UK at the contest in Sweden next year.
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On the show the 33-year-old said: “I can exclusively reveal, I will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest.”
He continued: “Ah, what can I tell you, I’m planning it now.”
“It’s going to be spectacular, I love Eurovision so much, it’s a dream come true.”
He then added: “I’m just so so so excited, it’s going to be great.”
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The singer-songwriter told The BBC after the announcement: “I’m scared, but I’m excited. I’ve wanted to do this for a really, really long time. It’s all a bit of a blur.”
“I mean, it wasn’t gonna be a ballad. Or maybe it could have been a ballad. I love a ballad. Am I saying too much now? It’s not a ballad.”
“I wrote the song with Danny Harle, and it’ll be coming next year. And it’s really good.”
Olly concluded: “That’s definitely the vibe. It’s gonna be electronic, something you can dance to. But yeah, I can’t say much more than that.”
