Another Eurovision Song Contest, another year of dreading how the UK will end up in the final rankings.
While Britain hasn't exactly had the best track record in Eurovision in recent years – who can forget last year's nul points? – there was speculation that this year could finally break that bad streak.
And during tonight's (May 14) 2022 finale, luck was finally on the UK's side, with entry Sam Ryder ending up placing second (yes really) with 466 points.
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The UK initially won the jury vote, though when the public vote came through, Ukraine surged ahead from lower down the rankings into first place to clinch the crown with a total of 631 votes.
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra were hugely tipped beforehand to win the competition with their song 'Stefania'.
The last highest UK entry of course was Katrina and the Waves' triumphant song 'Love Shine A Light', which was the last UK winner of the contest in 1997.
The following year, Imaani's 'Where Are You?' placed second, and had since been the highest non-winning entry... though that's now been equalled.
Speaking before the contest, Sam told the BBC of his increasing odds: "I don't want to get to a point where I start believing the hype. I just want to do everyone proud, and do the best job I possibly can."
He added: "I'm ready to soak it all in and be there and be present for the experience. Because if you let nerves get the better of you, or you start overthinking everything a bit too much, you can miss this gorgeous thing you're lucky enough to be involved in."
While Sam sadly wasn't able to come out on top, he no doubt did the UK proud this year.
The Eurovision Song Contest aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Sam is a freelance reporter and sub-editor who has a particular interest in movies, TV and music. After completing a journalism Masters at City University, London, Sam joined Digital Spy as a reporter, and has also freelanced for publications such as NME and Screen International. Sam, who also has a degree in Film, can wax lyrical about everything from Lord of the Rings to Love Is Blind, and is equally in his element crossing every 't' and dotting every 'i' as a sub-editor.
