MAE day!

MAE MULLER on representing the UI UK and her secret weapon for success...

Mae Muller is excited to be flying the flag for the UK at this year’s Eurovision. The London-born pop star will be the last act to compete in Saturday’s grand final, where she’ll showcase her heartbreak anthem I Wrote a Song.

As we cross our fingers for ‘douze points’ all round, Mae, 25, tells TV Times why the final is a dream come true, and how a mug could give her the upper hand…

What can we expect from your performance?

You can expect some sass! It’s going to be fun, and like a big party. It’s such a huge honour to be able to represent my country.

Have you got any advice from previous UK entrants?

Sam Ryder [who came second for the UK last year] was kind enough to send me some messages on Instagram. He said, ‘You’re going to smash it!’

His advice was to take every day as it comes; it’s such a whirlwind, so just enjoy it. I’ve been really trying to live by that.