Years & Years fans get up! Olly Alexander is set to represent the UK at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The beloved talent first revealed the news on 16 December during the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing. “I can exclusively reveal I will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest,” he exclaimed, resulting in rapturous applause from the contestants.
When co-host Claudia Winkleman asked if Alexander could spill any tea on his highly anticipated appearance, the beloved talent promised it would be spectacular. “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 said. “I’m just so, so, so, excited, it’s going to be great.” While he refrained from giving details about the song, he did confirm to the BBC backstage that it’s not going to be a ballad.
Shortly after announcing the news, the It’s A Sin star took to Instagram to give further insight into his exciting new journey with a heartwarming post. “This was very difficult to keep quiet.