Olly Alexander divides fans with BBC Eurovision debut UK performance
ok.co.ukThe Eurovision Song Contest hype has hit fever pitch as it officially kicked off its first semi-finals on Tuesday 7 May. Delivering an opening act to remember, former Cyprus contestant Eleni Foureira dazzled BBC viewers in a glittery ensemble supported by a fabulous line-up of back-up dancers all clad in black.
Yet, amidst all these flashy performances, our attention was snatched by Years and Years' frontman, 33 year old Olly Alexander's maiden Eurovision performance for the UK, which got everyone talking.
Best known for his stint with the pop band, Olly is now flying solo, representing the UK with his track dubbed 'Dizzy'. And though fans caught their first glimpse of his live rendition Tuesday night, not everyone was head over heels.
Performing his debut solo single was both a thrill and milestone moment for Alexander but feedback from the audience tuning in wasn't universally positive and flooded social media swiftly afterwards.
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