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The UK makes Eurovision ‘tougher for ourselves’, fans say

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A British fan of the Eurovision Song Contest has blamed the UK for making the contest “tougher” than it needs to be.

Olly Alexander, who has already made the final on Saturday in Malmo, Sweden, is competing for the UK, one of the “big five” countries that are already through to the showpiece event.

This is the first time that a British entry is performing in the semi-final and will give the UK a chance to showcase its song twice.

The kick-off event will see Ireland’s entry Bambie Thug and duo Alyona Alyona and Jerry

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