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The UK last won the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1997.
And Rylan Clark has joked that he may partially be to blame for his country's poor run of form in recent years, admitting he's been given a telling-off by bosses for taking the UK hopefuls on a boozy night out before the final.
Speaking to The Sun, the 33-year-old said that despite bosses warnings, 2022 will be no exception, as he plans to enjoy a night on the tiles with this year's hopeful Sam Ryder, 31, in the host city of Turin, Italy.
What?! Rylan Clarke has revealed he has been warned by Eurovision bosses after always taking the UK's entry out drinking before the live final
He said: 'It is tradition that I always take the British act out, normally on the Wednesday or the Thursday, and then the head of delegation always has a go at me because I take them out'.
Before adding: 'But I will make sure Sam is all right by Saturday night.'
Rylan has been involved with Eurovision since 2018 when he took over from Mel Giedroyc as co-commented of the competition's semi final alongside Scott Mills.
Winner: Speaking to The Sun Rylan said that despite bosses' warning him, 2022 will be no exception, as he plans to enjoy a night out with this year's hopeful Sam Ryder (pictured)
Tiktok superstar Sam hopes to change the UK's fortunes in the competition after coming last in both 2019 and 2021, with the 2020 concert cancelled due to COVID.
His catchy tune Spaceman is tipped to do well in the final with Rylan revealing he has high
