Olly Alexander accused of being ‘off key’ during first Eurovision 2024 performance
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Olly Alexander delivered his first Eurovision Song Contest performance at the first semi-final on Tuesday, which had some fans raising their eyebrows ahead of the grand final. Some viewers immediately pointed out what they deemed to be a shaky vocal performance from the 33-year-old singer, with one writing on X/Twitter: “Had high hopes for the UK @Eurovision this year with Olly Alexander but it sounded a little ropey at the semi-final just now.” Another remarked: “Let’s be honest. It just didn’t settle,” another questioned, while one viewer said: “The Brits trying to hype up Olly Alexander and saying they have a chance at winning as if he wasn’t off key for the whole performance.” open image in gallery Olly Alexander performs the song Dizzy during the dress rehearsal for the first semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden “Sorry, but Olly Alexander sounded off key,” another viewer agreed. Not sure, but not great.” “Well, Olly Alexander wasn’t great on the ears!” one Eurovision fan complained.
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