Olly Alexander made a cameo appearance in last night’s episode of EastEnders (May 2) – watch below.
The Years & Years frontman starred in a scene on the BBC One soap ahead of representing the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden next Saturday (May 11).
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Alexander visited the iconic Queen Victoria pub on Albert Square, where he was introduced as a friend of Johnny Carter (played by Charlie Suff). The latter character explained that the pair “go way back”, adding: “Years and years, in fact.”
The singer added: “We met in a bar in Manchester. I must have been drunk because I thought he was funny.” He then told the punters that he was “gonna try” to win Eurovision, and said he’d “got rehearsals around the corner”.
Carter later described Alexander’s Eurovision entry single ‘Dizzy’ as “a banger”. “And remember: if you need any last-minute backup dancers, I’ll fly over. Easy,” he continued.
The pop artist responded: “Johnny – I wanna win, babe. If the UK has to rely on your two-step, we’re all doomed. So, wish me luck!”
Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) appeared to reference Alexander’s lead role in Channel 4’s It’s A Sin. “I mean, I think it’s a sin that he don’t like girls,” she commented. “I’d give him douze points if I was in my 20s.”
You can watch a clip of the scene below, or watch the full episode via BBC iPlayer.
When @alexander_olly came to Walford. Good Luck Olly! #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/tPuMqXAIV3
— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) May 2, 2024
When announcing his EastEnders cameo last month, Alexander explained: “I’m thrilled to be making my first appearance on EastEnders and in the most iconic pub in the UK.
“I’m so happy I got to meet some true screen legends and spend time on set with the brilliant cast and crew.”
He added: “I’m so happy I got to meet some true screen legends and spend time on set with the brilliant cast and crew.”
In other news, the stage design for this year’s Eurovision has been unveiled ahead of next week’s grand final. Elsewhere, the bookies’ odds have revealed who is the most likely winner of the 2024 competition.
Meanwhile, Pet Shop Boys have responded to the comparisons of their classic single ‘It’s A Sin’ to Alexander’s Eurovision track ‘Dizzy’ in an interview with NME.
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