OLLY Alexander has been seen for the first time just hours before he takes to the Eurovision stage – offering fans a key clue he could WIN the contest.
The Years and Years hitmaker took to his Instagram stories wearing a black T-Shirt and silver chain necklace as the UK awaits his performance representing the nation in Sweden.
Olly, 33, let slip a teaser hinting his track Dizzy had gone down very well during the judges performance last night – shortly after the Netherlands act was “pulled from rehearsals.”
Joost Klein has now been axed from the competition completely as cops “investigate complaint by a female crew member.”
After the drama played out, Olly took to his Instagram Stories to tell the camera: “Ohhh today’s the day!
“It’s the Eurovision grand final arghh it’s finally here after all these months.
“And what a road it has been. Erm but we are here.”
Hinting at good things to come, he continued: “And last night’s judges performance went really well so …” before tailing off.
Olly added: “Let’s do this!
“What more can I say apart from vote for me erm and I love you all, bye!”
Opening up
Earlier this week, Olly opened up on his embarrassing Eurovision blunder during the semi finals.
With teary eyes he told fans that he was “stressed” after a massive technical blunder left
“Eurovision update! Semi-final one was last night. I performed, it was good. My mic pack fell out halfway through the performance so I had to catch it and it just kind of threw me off,” he said.
“I was just worried. There were elements of the routine that I couldn’t really do as well as I would have liked.
“I was quite stressed that my pack was going to just fall of entirely and that my in-ears were going to… anyway. It doesn’t matter,” he said shaking his head.
“That is the thrill of live music, live television, anything can happen,” he grinned.
He went on to praise the other contestants and said how it was “heartbreaking” to see people leave the competition.
Clap back
Olly also addressed backlash to his racy performance of the track on ITV daytime show Lorraine.
The Scottish host said: “Those dancers are just fantastic aren’t they?
“I would have loved to have been in that (music) video.”
Olly replied to Lorraine: “They are so fit, they’re so strong, their performance, they’re so in character, we’ve really pushed it.
“The team is fantastic.”
Previously, Eurovision lovers hit out after seeing a glimpse of the It’s A Sin star’s performance of Dizzy on the BBC’s Eurovision social media page.
Shake-up
Meanwhile, the Eurovision schedule has been shaken up after the Netherlands act was booted out.
With just hours to go before the final, Joost was banned from the contest in Malmo.
It came after multiple complaints and bullying claims towards the star.
A statement from Eurovision shared hours before the competition, said: “The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
“Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night’s Semi Final.
“While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.
Eurovision Song Contest entries 2024
Here are all of the acts taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Finalists:
- United Kingdom: Olly Alexander – Dizzy
- Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable (2023 winning country)
- France: Slimane – Mon amour
- Germany: ISAAK – Always On The Run
- Italy: Angelina Mango – La Noia
- Spain: Nebulossa – ZORRA
- Serbia: TEYA DORA – RAMONDA
- Portugal: iolanda – Grito
- Slovenia: Raiven – Veronika
- Lithuania: Silvester Belt – Luktelk
- Ireland: Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue
- Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria
- Luxembourg: TALI – Fighter
- Finland: Windows95man – No Rules!
- Croatia: Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim
- Cyprus: Silia Kapsis – Liar
- Armenia: LADANIVA – Jako
- Austria: Kaleen – We Will Rave
- Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
- Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter
- Greece: Marina Satti – ZARI
- Israel: Eden Golan – Hurricane
- Latvia: Dons – Hollow
- Norway: Gåte – Ulveham
- Netherlands: Joost Klein – Europapa
- Switzerland: Nemo – The Code
Out:
- Poland: LUNA – The Tower
- Iceland: Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
- Moldova: Natalia Barbu – In The Middle
- Azerbaijan: FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov – Özünlə Apar
- Australia: Electric Fields – One Milkali (One Blood)
- Malta: Sarah Bonnici – Loop
- Albania : BESA – TITAN
- Czechia: Aiko – Pedestal
- Denmark: SABA – SAND
- San Marino: MEGARA – 11:11
- Belgium: Mustii – Before The Party’s Over
“We would like to make it clear that, contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member.
“We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at our event and are committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for all staff at the Contest.
“In light of this, Joost Klein’s behaviour towards a team member is deemed in breach of Contest rules.
“The Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs.”
