He will sing his club anthem Dizzy at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden on 11 May.

Alexander will hope to improve on the UK's disappointing performance last year, when Mae Muller came second to last.

Dizzy was co-written by Alexander and Danny L Harle, who has produced hits for Dua Lipa, Chic and Charli XCX.

Alexander, who is now releasing music under his own name, is already known around Europe as the former frontman of Years and Years who had hits including Desire, King and If You're Over Me.

The singer is a seasoned performer with a big fanbase, having scored five UK top 10 singles and two number one albums over the past decade with the band.

He is also a Bafta-nominated actor, having played the lead role in Channel 4's hard-hitting Aids drama It's A Sin.

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