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Katie Gallagher

The Voice UK finalist puts in bid to represent Ireland in Eurovison 2022

RTE have revealed The Voice UK finalist Brooke Scullion is the fourth hopeful in the race to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2022.

The singer has been announced as one of six singers that will battle it out in a special Late Late Show Eurosong contest next month in a bid to represent the nation at the Eurovision in Italy this summer.

Brooke will perform her song, ‘That's Rich’, which she composed with Karl Zine and Izzy Warner in the televised contest hosted by Ryan Tubridy on Friday, February 4.

Commenting on the news, the Co Derry native said: “I was reading Debbie Harry’s autobiography and wanted to encapsulate the attitude she portrayed in her life.

“It’s surreal to think I could be representing my country in the competition, it would be an honour.

“Given Ireland’s history with a fellow Derry girl like Dana who has done it before, I’m excited to be flying the flag and hope to do everybody proud!

The finalists: Blessing Chitapa, Jonny Brooks, Brooke Scullion and Gevanni Hutton (Shared Content Unit)

“I also think in recent years I’ve been so impressed with the music Eurovision’ has produced, so am excited to be in the company of the likes of Maneskin and Loreen who are iconic!”

Brooke is no stranger to the stage after rising to fame as a finalist of The Voice UK 2020. Brooke wowed the judges and viewers with her performances on the show, duetting with Ella Eyre and mentored by Grammy award-winning coach and singer Meghan Trainor.

Her music has received acclaim from the likes of BBC Introducing, as well as numerous Spotify editorial playlists including New Music Friday and New Pop UK Playlists, That's Rich, Brooke's entry is Inspired by Blondie meets The Gossip.

Ryan Tubridy launched Ireland’s bid for Eurovision 2022 glory live on his RTE Radio 1 show on Monday morning, announcing the revival of the song selection show.

The RTE host then pressed play on the first two potential songs for the first time — I’m Loving Me, sung by Rachel Goode, and Real Love, performed by former Eurovison hopeful Brendan Murray and Ashes to Yesterday by RTE Last Singer Standing finalist Janet Grogan.

The six songs and hopefuls were selected from over 300 entries received by RTE following a callout for submissions last September.

The final two songs will be unveiled by Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio 1 on Thursday and Friday.

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