Who is Olivia Garcia? Eurovision UK hopeful and former X Factor star who made it to judges’ houses – all you need to know
EVERY year nations come together to compete in The Eurovision Song Contest, and 2017 is no different.
The competition has rolled around again this year and the UK is set to send off a new entry in the hope of taking the top spot.
This year, the UK’s entry to the 2017 Eurovision contest will be picked in a national final, Eurovision: You Decide, which will air on the BBC Two on January 27.
One of the singers vying for the chance to compete for the UK is former X Factor hopeful Olivia Garcia.
But who is Olivia Garcia and what is his background?
Here’s all you need to know.
Who is Olivia Garcia?
16-year-old Olivia Garcia, from Wigan, appeared on The X Factor last year.
How far did Olivia Garcia get in the X Factor?
Olivia made it through to the Judges’ Houses where she performed a cover of Sometimes by Britney Spears in front of Simon Cowell and Spice Girls Emma Bunton and Mel B.
Sadly, while they were impressed, Olivia didn’t make it through to the live shows.
What will Olivia Garcia be singing on Eurovision: You Decide?
Olivia Garcia will be singing an original song called Never Give Up On You
Currently the odds of her being selected as the champion of Eurovision: You Decide are at 3/1 - get the latest from Sun Bets.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Bruno Tonioli, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and vocal coach CeCe Sammy will judge the singers at the event at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, with the public voting to decide the winner.
When is Eurovision: You Decide on TV?
This year, the UK’s entry to the 2017 Eurovision contest will be picked in a national final, Eurovision: You Decide, which will air on the BBC Two on January 27.
The preliminary dates for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest have been released and it is expected to take place on Saturday May 13.
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