Sam Ryder

Ryder become famous through TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, he began posting his music covers. By the end of the same year, he was named the most- followed UK artist on the platform.

In 2022, he represented the United Kingdom with the song "Space Man" in Eurovision. He won the jury vote and finished as runner-up overall, with Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra winning.

Since then, Ryder has been credited with helping the UK's reputation in the Song Contest, as well as helping change public view on it. He has continued to be popular in the UK and performed at Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.