Thursday 2 June 2022 10:10 AM Eurovision hero Sam Ryder prepares for The Queen's mammoth Platinum Jubilee ... trends now
Sam Ryder's ascent continued on Thursday as the increasingly popular singer attended an early morning rehearsal ahead of his performance at The Queen's star-studded Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The former Essex café owner, 32, has become a household name after ending years of British mediocrity at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, where he finished in an impressive second place behind eventual winners Ukraine.
His unlikely triumph has since assured him a place onstage at Buckingham Palace on Saturday, when thousands will gather on the Mall and millions across the country will honour The Queen's 70th year as head of the British monarchy.
He will join an array of star performers at the extravaganza, among them Sir Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Ella Eyre and indie rockers Elbow. Pop veteran Sir Elton John will also entertain fans with a pre-recorded performance.
Getting ready: Sam Ryder's ascent continued on Thursday as the singer attended an early morning rehearsal ahead of his performance at The Queen's star-studded Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The ponytailed singer was seen preparing for his live performance alongside the iconic Queen Victoria Memorial, which sits adjacent to the palace gates and serves as a commemoration of Queen Victoria's death in 1901.
Ryder recently admitted he was still 'speechless' over his success after being invited to perform at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party.
Joining This Morning co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield at the Palace in May, the singer was visibly emotional as he attempted to describe the 'unreal' opportunity.
He said: 'I'm so happy and so grateful for the opportunity, I'm a bit speechless, it's just wicked to experience something like that and be invited I couldn't be happier.'
Speaking of his experience on Eurovision, he added: 'I've been singing a long time and most of that time has been to empty rooms but it never affected the joy that singing the music brought me, I was already fulfilled.
'Eurovision is about solidarity and shining a light into darkness, countless times when we have been in turmoil, music is the first thing we turn to.'
Here we go: A small crowd gathered as he rehearsed alongside the iconic Queen Victoria Memorial, which sits adjacent to the palace gates and serves as a commemoration of Queen Victoria's death in 1901
Getting involved: Ryder will join an array of star performers at the extravaganza, among them Sir Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Ella Eyre and indie rockers Elbow. Pop veteran Sir Elton John will also entertain fans with a pre-recorded performance
Delighted: Ryder recently admitted he was still 'speechless' over his success after being invited to perform at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party
Well done: The former Essex café owner, 32, has become a household name after ending years of British mediocrity at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, where he finished in an impressive second place behind eventual winners Ukraine
On Wednesday Sir Rod Stewart was busy in rehearsals s he belted out some of his famous tunes on one of the impressive stages that been erected outside the Queen's London residence.
In tribute to his Scottish father, Rod donned a navy and red plaid blazer for the sound check as his image was projected onto huge television screens.
The large stage with 15 high-tech spotlights had been build in front of the famous marble and bronze Victoria memorial monument.
Rod layered the jacket over a crisp white shirt and skinny jeans completing the look with a stylish beige cravat as he perfected his moves for Saturday's show
Stewart's on stage: Sir Rod Stewart rehearsed on the purpose built outdoor Buckingham Palace stage on Wednesday
