In 2016, just weeks before the referendum the UK came 24th in the Eurovision Song Contest – third from last – with just 62 points. The next year, despite the fallout from Brexit on the continent, the UK soared to a respectable mid-table position, coming 15th with 111 points. It was the best result since 2011.

This should put to rest fears that Brexit will have a negative impact on the British result in this year’s competition, as Theresa May’s negotiations with the EU rumble on past planned leave date.

In fact in 2017 all but one country gave the UK at least one point – 24 countries – versus just 10 countries offering any support in 2016.

Last year, the UK unfortunately sunk back down to 24th place with 48 points.

However, it seems the UK entry SuRie was unlucky on the night, as a stage invader interrupted her performance by grabbing the microphone out of her hand.

Therefore Britons are optimistic about this year’s entry: Michael Rice and his song ‘Bigger Than Us’.

The 21-year-old is a former X Factor contestant and winner of All Together Now 2018.

He was chosen to represent the UK in a public vote on ‘Eurovision: You Decide’ earlier this year.

The UK have not won for 22 years now, longer than Mr Rise has been alive.

He said he has “no worries” about a repeat incident of a stage invasion.

He joked: “If anyone comes on, I’ll have my boxing gloves at the ready.”

In fact, he said he would rather be left out of the politics altogether, because he just wants to sing.

He said: “I’m sick of being asked about Brexit, constantly all the time.

“I’m just a singer, I’ve never even thought about politics.”

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