Former X Factor finalist Lucie Jones breaks down as she's picked to represent the United Kingdom in Eurovision 2017
Former X Factor contestant Lucie Jones has been announced as the United Kingdom's official Eurovision entry for 2017.
The 25-year-old pop hopeful won the chance to represent the nation in Kiev, Ukraine later on this year after beating five other hopefuls on Eurovision: You Decide, on Friday.
The Welsh singer, a finalist on series six of the X Factor, broke down in tears of joy as she was declared the winner after performing her song, Never Give Up On You.
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She's you winner: Former X Factor contestant Lucie Jones has been announced as the United Kingdom's official Eurovision entry for 2017
Pitted against other hopefuls on the BBC show, hosted by Mel Giedroyc, Lucie was declared the winner after impressing the panel of judges: Bruno Tonioli, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and CeCe Sammy.
The singer, who is currently starring in the musical Rent, said there would be no bigger honour than representing the nation at the up-coming Eurovision song contest.
Following her performance Sophie, said Lucie injected some magic into her performance by immersing herself in the moment.
The one: The 25-year-old pop hopeful won the chance to represent the nation in Kiev, Ukraine later on this year after beating five other hopefuls on Eurovision: You Decide, on Friday
She's got it: Pitted against other hopefuls on the show, Lucie was declared the winner after impressing the panel of judges: Bruno Tonioli, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and CeCe Sammy
The Murder On The Dancefloor singer, 37, said the chart-hopeful 'forgot she was singing and just listened to the story'.
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Bruno said she captured the audience with the power of her voice, while CeCe added that she had an 'incredible voice'.
Lucie's track, Never Give Up On You, was penned by 2013 Eurovision winner Emmelie de Forest and Lawrie Martin.
Ready for the big time? The singer, who's currently starring in musical Rent, said there would be no bigger honour than representing the nation at the up-coming Eurovision song contest
Disbelief: Shocked as the result was declared, the Welsh beauty broke down as she was congratulated by the other contestants
Emotional: Shocked as the result was declared, the Welsh beauty broke down as she was congratulated by the other contestants
After wowing the British public and the judges with her performance, Bake Off star Mel announced that Lucie would be the UK's official entry in the contest.
Shocked as the result was declared, the Welsh beauty broke down as she was congratulated by the other contestants.
Struggling to process Mel's announcement she exclaimed: 'I can’t believe you picked me. Thank you so much!'
Taking to Twitter straight after, Lucie thanked all her fans, tweeting: 'Absolutely LOVED performing tonight!!!! #NeverGiveUp love love love love LOVED it! #EurovisionYouDecide.'
Loved it: Taking to Twitter straight after, Lucie thanked her fans, tweeting: 'Absolutely LOVED performing tonight!!!! #NeverGiveUp love love love love LOVED it! #EurovisionYouDecide'
Quite the following: Both celebrities and the public took to Twitter to congratulate the actress and singer, with I'm A Celeb's Scalrett Moffatt amongst those commending her
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4165544/Eurovision-2017-X-Factor-s-Lucie-Jones-represent-UK.html#ixzz4X6lhSyey
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