Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
The Years & Years singer will take to the stage in Malmö, Sweden in the spring in a bid to improve upon Mae Muller’s disappointing 24th place finish in 2023.
Olly’s participation was revealed during the final of BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on Saturday (December 16), during which he told host Claudia Winkleman: “I love Eurovision so much, it’s a dream come true. 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!”
Olly has scored hits across Europe, including Desire, King and If You’re Over Me, and his Eurovision entry is co-written by the pop star with Danny L. Harle, who has produced hits for Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, among others
“It’s gonna be electronic, something you can dance to,” he told BBC News. “But I can’t say much more than that.
“I just can’t wait to get out there and meet the fans and everyone else taking part,” he added.
“It’s going to be the wildest experience of my life.”
