EUROVISION STITCH-UP! Bitter EU countries expected to PUNISH Britain over Brexit

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The UK is set to come last at Eurovision, according to bookies

Bookies are expecting, whoever represents the UK at the event, to come a dismal last as the various European countries deliver a sharp snub to the UK over its decision to leave the EU.

Bookmakers William Hill are offering odd of just 3/1 that the UK entrant comes last at the event which will be held in the Ukraine in May later this year.

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Lucie Jones is the in the running to represent the UK

William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams said: “Brexit will hardly have improved our chances of success at the Eurovision Song contest and we are just 3/1 to finish last.”

Mr Adams added that the odds of 40/1 that the UK would actually win the event is the biggest ever opening price for a British entrant.

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Holly Brewer is the current favourite to represent the UK

Betfair has also placed the UK as outsiders with odds of 38/1 whilst Paddy Power are offering slightly better odds of 34/1.

A total of 43 countries will be taking part this year, not all of whom are members of the EU with the likes of Russia, Israel and Armenia all taking part.

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Olivia Garcia is in line to represent the UK at Eurovision

One surprise this year will be the presence of Australia which will be fielding a contestant this year.

Whilst it is a long way off from the final Sweden is being touted at the early frontrunner with odds of 6/1 according to Beffair.

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Danyl Johnson could represent the UK at Eurovision

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Salena Mastroianni is hoping to represent the UK at Eurovision

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Nate Simpson could be picked to represent the UK at Eurovision

There are six hopefuls in the running to represent the UK at the event – Olivia Garcia, Holly Brewer, Lucie Jones, Danyl Johnson, Salena Mastroianni and Nate Simpson.

Ms Brewer is the current favourite with the bookies with William Hill offering odds of 2/1.

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