Sam Ryder

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Eurovision 2022: Real-life of UK entry Sam Ryder from TikTok fame ... (Manchester Evening News)

From getting noticed on TikTok to touring America and even opening a vegan cafe in Hawaii.

In 2010, following his time with the band, he toured as a guitarist for Canadian Band 'Blessed by a Broken Heart' and, in 2012, he was announced as the band's new lead vocalist. At a recent press conference for the 2022 contest in Turin, the 32-year-old reportedly even revealed that he was inspired to learn to play the guitar after Finnish rock band Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. But just who is Sam Ryder, where has he come from and, most importantly of all, does he have a shot at winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Turin for the UK - finally?

UK Eurovision singer Sam Ryder is 'lucky' 22nd performer on the list ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Sam is sure to be impressing with his giant prop and voice during tonight's huge final party.

And last year’s winner Maneskin was proof of that, after playing as number 24 on the night. And the UK’s last winner Katrina and the Waves and their infectious song Love Shine A Light in 1997 was the 24th performer on the night. UK Eurovision singer Sam Ryder is the 22nd performer on the list at this year's Eurovision Song Contest - and it's a good sign if history is anything to go by.

Eurovision hopeful Sam Ryder admits that he has struck up a ... (Daily Mail)

The 32-year-old has revealed that he has struck up an unlikely friendship with Freaky Friday's Jamie Lee Curtis - explaining that she is that Jamie is a ...

But she was the first person to root for me on social media in lockdown,' he explained. Not only is she incredible as a singer, musician, writer and person. She is an absolute legend.

Eurovision: Pupils at Sam Ryder's old school root for Essex star ... (ITV News)

Teachers and pupils at the UK contestant's former school in Chelmsford are rooting for him to win Eurovision with 'Space Man.' | ITV News Anglia.

"It was brilliant, we just enjoyed watching him... Pupils at the school described his song as "catchy" and consider the Eurovision star an "inspiration." The former teacher of UK Eurovision contender Sam Ryder asys she's "really proud of him" as staff and pupils at his old school root for him to win tonight.

Eurovision 2022: Who wrote Sam Ryder's Space Man song? (WalesOnline)

Sam Ryder is this year's UK Eurovision hopeful with his track, Space Man, which you'll have heard already if you listen to any sort of national radio.

Sam Ryder is this year's UK Eurovision hopeful with his track, Space Man, which you'll have heard already if you listen to any sort of national radio. See you in Turin legends!" Sam told Eurovision.tv: "Having been a fan of Eurovision since I was a kid I am so honoured to have been presented with the opportunity to sing at an event alongside some of Europe's most talented creatives, performers and songwriters.

Eurovision's Sam Ryder tipped to win as 'proud' fans confident of ... (Irish Mirror)

Eurovision 2022's UK entry Sam Ryder was the 22nd act to perform during the annual song contest, and his moment was worth the wait according to viewers.

A lovely feeling." One viewer said: "Sam did the UK so damn proud! We can't end tonight on 0 points after that.