eurovision
After finishing in last place in 2021, this year's UK act has been unveiled.
The EBU said the country’s involvement in this year’s contest “would bring the competition into disrepute”.
It comes after the act chosen to represent Ukraine in Turin withdrew over a reported 2015 visit to Russia-occupied Crimea.
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The corporation has issued a response after some suggested Eurovision was too "political" and a "waste of the licence fee".
The Embers singer has also stood by his Eurovision performance, saying he “couldn’t have done any better”.
The comedian has also thrown his hat in the ring to represent the UK in 2022.
The UK entrant wasn't about to take the criticism lying down.