Tonight, On a beautiful show from Salford, the UK has decided Michael Rice will sing
“Bigger than us” In Tel Aviv.
“Eurovision – You Decide 2019” was once again hosted by Mel Giedroyc & Eurovision 2015 winner Måns Zelmerlöw, and 6 entries have participated (6 artists and 3 songs) :
- Anisa – Sweet Lies
- Kerrie-Anne – Sweet Lies
- MAID – Freaks
- Jordan Clarke – Freaks
- Holly Tandy – Bigger Than Us
- Michael Rice – Bigger Than Us
After the 1st round of performances, the jury panel consisted of X Factor contest and Eurovision 2018 BBC commentator Rylan, JLS boy-band Marvin Humes, and Mollie King from girl-band the Saturdays have decided for which version of each song qualify for the super final. the results were:
- Kerrie-Anne – Sweet Lies
- Jordan Clarke – Freaks
- Michael Rice – Bigger Than Us
For the Interval act, we had performances of 2018 representative SuRie, Eurovision 2018 winner Netta, and a Eurovision Medley featuring the UK past winners Bucks Fizz and Katrina Leskanich
At the end of the super final Michael Rice – Bigger Than Us was announced as the winner of the contest and will raise the united kingdom flag in May. The BBC posted the excited winner reaction on Twitter:
Overwhelmed, happy and ready to thank you all! Michael Rice just after winning #EurovisionYouDecide! 🇬🇧🎤 pic.twitter.com/bAPsUu8NYw
— BBC Eurovision🇬🇧 (@bbceurovision) February 8, 2019
As a part of the Big 5, The UK will participate automatically in Tel-Aviv’s final night on May 18th.
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