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Evening Standard
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Sami Quadri

Eurovision Song Contest final: Sam Ryder ignoring ‘hype’ as UK seeks redemption

Sam Ryder performs during the final dress rehearsal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin on Friday, May 13

(Picture: AP)

Sam Ryder will take to the stage in a bid to improve the UK’s standing during the Eurovision final on Saturday night.

The 32-year-old worked in construction for eight years but found fame covering songs on TikTok during lockdown.

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