Eurovision fans 'sobbing' as Olly Alexander seen in tears after finishing song contest performance

Fans of Olly Alexander were left 'sobbing' as he was seen in tears following his performance in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final. The Years and Years star went solo to represent the UK in the world's biggest music competition on Saturday night (May 11).

And it was smooth sailing for the singer after he spoke of having a wardrobe malfunction at the first semi-final on Tuesday. Olly, 33, was the 12th act to perform at the Malmo Arena with the song Dizzy, with him still classed as 13th in the running order despite only 25 actors taking to the stage after the Netherlands' withdrawal.

His performance, which featured upside-down dressing room staging and cameras rotating to give a spinning feel to Olly and the dancers, went smoothly after his mic pack fell off earlier in the week.

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But speaking after Olly's performance in the final, Graham Norton, who was leading coverage for the UK on BBC One, said: "Wow what a great job."

The commentator and Eurovision icon said there was clapping in the commentary booth, adding: "Oh, the reaction in the arena is sensational, if only they could vote! Maybe they will later." He continued: "That is terrific, we don’t know how it will do because it is so different to everything else in the contest tonight."

After Olly's performance, a video of the star appeared on social media as he reunited with the UK delegation. As he was embraced, the It's A Sin star started to cry. Alongside the clip on X, formerly known as Twitter, @OllyDaily said: "Omg, he's crying! We love you @alexander_olly #ollyalexander #olly #eurovision #eurovision2024 #esc #esc2024 #dizzy."

And his fans were quick to respond as they shared their emotional reactions. @emmettsonline replied: "M BAWLING RN. This video got me." @bez45987052 said: "Ah Olly, this is too emotional. I'm a mess too!" @ollyloml commented: "Oh my god IM SOBBING."

@Theclarey_fairy wrote: "Aww bless him." @beckysmithiam1 shared: "@alexander_olly you smashed it! and don’t cry!" @rdons85 added: "Brill performance, we love you Olly #Eurovision2024 #OllyAlexander #UnitedKingdom."