Sunday 15 May 2022 07:19 PM Sam Ryder hits number one on iTunes chart after being awarded shock second ... trends now
Sam Ryder's Eurovision single Space Man has reached number one on the iTunes chart following his impressive second pace result during Saturday's Song Contest in Turin, Italy.
The singer, 32, secured the UK's highest place for more than two decades following years of 'nul points' - after being beaten by Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra amid the country's invasion by Russia.
He beat the likes of Harry Styles, Lizzo, George Ezra and last year's winners Måneskin to the top spot, who all featured in the highly-coveted top ten.
Congrats: Sam Ryder's Space Man has reached number one on the iTunes chart following his impressive second pace result during Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy
Harry's As It Was sat at number four, while Lizzo's About Damn Time reached five and George's Green Green Grass was the eight most bought track.
Sam even received an outpouring of support from previous contestants of the competition, including James Newman and Cheryl Baker, who claimed he had been the 'best in years'.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also thanked the TikTok star for 'brilliantly' representing the nation, adding that it was a 'clear reflection' of his talent.
Only last year, James achieved zero points for his song My Last Breath, on behalf of the UK in Rotterdam.
Upset: He beat the likes of Harry Styles (pictured), Lizzo, George Ezra and last year's winners Måneskin to the top spot, who all featured in the highly-coveted top ten
Confused: Harry's As It Was sat at number four, while Lizzo's About Damn Time reached five and George's Green Green Grass was the eight most bought track
After watching from home, John Newman's brother tweeted: 'Massive congrats to The legend that is @SamRyderMusic that was amazing!'
He had earlier written on Instagram: 'Wishing my mate @samhairwolfryder all the luck in the world tonight for his @eurovision performance!
'He's an all round lovely man and so talented! Friends around the world here's how to vote for him, if you feel that way inclined, we would really appreciate the love. Congrats to the legends that are @maxwolfganguk and @wadge1975 for writing the song with him! Letssss gooooooo! #teamspaceman @bbceurovision xx.'
Bucks Fizz' Cheryl – who won in 1981 - also tweeted: 'Wasn't this the best @Eurovision for years? Not just because the brilliant
