Culture Club legend Boy George is making surprise bid to compete at Eurovision

EXCLUSIVE: Culture Club legend Boy George is within the operating to be an act at this yr’s Eurovision – the star is among the many acts shortlisted to signify San Marino and insiders are thrilled

Boy George is making a surprise bid for Eurovision glory. The pop icon has provided to signify San Marino at this yr’s contest. Later this week he’ll participate in a variety course of alongside Italian singer Senhit. The pair have a track titled Superstar that they’re satisfied may win.

Insiders reckon they’re “a dead cert” to be picked because the nation’s act. That would imply they are going to be among the many acts competing at the competition in Vienna, Austria in May.

An insider stated: “San Marino’s team are thrilled they have managed to get Boy George to put himself forward. It’s quite the coup. Getting such a big name to represent them would be an incredible moment. It would be such a big moment for San Marino.”

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Boy George can be some of the well-known entrants within the contest’s 70-year historical past. In the previous acts together with Celine Dion, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Olivia Newton-John and Bonnie Tyler have all given it a go.

The UK can be represented by YouTube star Look Mum No Computer at this yr’s contest. Bosses at the BBC are hoping he’ll rating the primary win for us since 1997. The lad, actual identify Sam Battle, is thrilled he’s been picked.

He stated: “I have always been a massive Eurovision fan and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously.”

Look Mum No Computer is but to unveil his track. He added: “I will be bringing every ounce of my creativity to my performances and I can’t wait for everyone to hear and see what we’ve created. I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesised!”

The UK final gained with Katrina and The Waves with entry Love Shine A Light. Since then the UK has scored good outcomes with Jade Ewen, Blue and Sam Ryder.

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