Eurovision 2019: X Factor star Michael Rice to represent the UK in Israel final... after topping viewer vote with ballad Bigger Than Us

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The UK's act for Eurovision 2019 has been confirmed as X Factor star Michael Rice, after he won the You Decide viewer vote on Friday.

The 21-year-old Hartlepool busker - who also won All Together Now last year - beat out five other contestants for the chance to jet to Israel for the live final on 19th May.

Speaking after he was unveiled as the winner, Michael said it was a dream come true after watching the singing competition 'most of his life.'

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