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Almost Nine Million Watch Sam Ryder Turn UK Fortunes at Eurovision

Sam Ryder performs on behalf of The United Kingdom during the final of the Eurovision Song contest, on May 14. — Sam Ryder performs on behalf of The United Kingdom during the final of the Eurovision Song contest, on May 14.
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By THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter)

May 15, 2022 at 10:48 AM UTC

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More than eight million people in the UK tuned in to watch Sam Ryder finish second in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.