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Strictly Come Dancing finalist ‘wanted by BBC as UK’s next Eurovision entry’

'Already known to audiences, both straight and gay, across Europe'

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Sophie Ellis-Bextor is reportedly being eyed up as next year’s UK Eurovision entry.

MailOnline reckons the Murder On The Dancefloor singer is on a shortlist of one to perform in Sweden in 2024.

Last weekend’s contest in Liverpool saw Loreen bag the big win with Tattoo, earning a whopping 583 points. Doing so, she become the first woman – and only the second person – to win Eurovision twice.

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Mae Muller meanwhile, who represented the UK with I Wrote a Song, sadly finished in 25th place with 24 points.

But, according to the tabloid outlet’s claims, Sophie, 44, is seen as an “ideal fit” for the slot next time around.

Strictly Come Dancing saw Sophie Ellis-Bextor partner with Brendan Cole
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was a series favourite on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 (Credit: YouTube)

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor smiles

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer