Eurovision Song Contest fans were filled with fuzzy feelings as Sam Ryder returned to the stage after his triumphant year. The former TikTok star has become a firm favourite amongst the public after he led the UK to a near-win in Eurovision 2022.
The 67th edition of the world's biggest live music event took place at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena after a tight bidding contest between some of the country's biggest cities. It was Liverpool who emerged victorious after the UK was chosen to represent last year's winners Ukraine after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided it was not a 'viable option' for the country to host the contest.
Ukraine won a massive 439 points in the public vote and 631 points overall to claim the title last year. Tik Tok star Sam Ryder, who represented the UK, was one of 25 acts vying for the top prize during the climax of the week-long contest in Italy. And after the jury results, his act was leading the way with 283 points, 25 ahead of nearest rivals Sweden and grabbing a host of 12 points from across Europe.
