The UK's Eurovision Song Contest representative has addressed 'extreme' remarks from fans over Israel's inclusion in the competition. Olly Alexander was selected as this year's representative for the UK for the popular singing competition. It's set to take place in Malmo, Sweden, next week but tens of thousands are expected to protest Israel's involvement and its ongoing war in Gaza.
He added: 'My plan is to just focus on putting on a good performance in Malmo. 'My team, everyone's worked so hard, and we're in the final stretch now.' Read more from Sky News:Progress reported in Gaza ceasefire talksMan charged over 1966 murder after DNA breakthroughAbout 31,000 homes without water Earlier in the week, Alexander broke down crying during an interview with The Times when discussing the pressure he had come under for participating in Eurovision.
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