In a later post on Instagram, she wrote: “As I begin this journey, I’m filled with so many emotions — excitement, anticipation, a little nervous, but most important the desire of wanting to put on the best performance I know I can.”
The Eurovision song contest in Malmo will be held under tight security due to the prospect of pro-Palestinian protests. It starts next Tuesday, with the grand final due to be held on the following Saturday.
Her presence at the contest has also caused controversy within Sweden, where 1,000 artists called for her to be banned from taking part, as did 1,4000 Finish arts industry workers in a petition.
Britain will be represented by Olly Alexander, 33, from Harrogate, the lead singer of the chart-topping band Years & Years. He will be performing his song “Dizzy,” which was released on March 1.
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