Israel is a good bet thanks to the singer’s breakout breakdancing. Norway is a traditional rom-pa-pom Euro hit. Finland is popular though creepy (tubby fellow has women on ribbons). But I’d say keep an eye on France, which is a splendid Piaf-esque solo; Spain, which was rapturously received by the press; Austria, with its very catchy tribute to Edgar Allen Poe; and Cyprus, who pips Italy in the hunk stakes. Helen Flanagan reveals she's been ghosted and had a one night stand in a string of dating disasters after her split from her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair

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Fans attribute this shift in quality and attitude mainly to Ryder himself, who not only has a beautiful voice but is charismatic, sincere and unwaveringly cheerful. “Spaceman” was heavily promoted in 2022 – Ryder’s existing TikTok following helped – but it was also eminently promotable with such a likeable frontman. “I do think there has been a shift, just recently,” says Ona, who is also a member of the Eurovision Fan Club and is on an eight-day “pilgrimage” to Liverpool. “Sam Ryder had a lot to do with that. They actively sought to find a good song, a good artist, and he has been such a fantastic ambassador for the country.” Sam Ryder at the 2022 contest in Turin (Photo: Giorgio Perottino/Getty Images)

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