Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares surprising link to Eurovision’s Mae Muller

Mae Muller, 25, is gearing up to represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest next month and already has a supporter in disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 44.

Sophie, who has been a Eurovision fan since she was a child, revealed to Express.co.uk that she has known Mae for almost 20 years.

Discussing the I Wrote A Song singer, Sophie shared: “I was already a fan of Mae and I’ve actually known her since she was really little

“Her aunt is a friend of mine, it’s someone I’ve worked with for about 20 years, so I first met Mae when she was only about six.

“She’s a great performer and I think she’s just got that nice confidence about her; I think she’ll just have a lot of fun up there; I think she’s going to nail it.”

London-born Mae first received mainstream recognition after releasing the single Better Days in 2021.

The song, which is a collaboration with rapper Polo G and Neiked, featured in the top 40 charts in both the UK and US.

Murder On The Dancefloor hitmaker Sophie will also be playing her part in this year’s contest.

She will be hosting the Ultimate Home of Eurovision which offers fans the chance to have a one-night stay in a Liverpool apartment complete with karaoke, fancy dress and a mixologist.

The lucky fans will get the chance to hang out with Sophie and enjoy a Eurovision party like no other.

Sophie said: “I am so excited to be in Liverpool this year to watch the Eurovision final alongside the lucky guests who book this experience with Booking.com.

“Being able to celebrate this special occasion in the actual Home of Eurovision this year won’t only be an unforgettable home away from home experience for the guests, but myself as well!”

The Ultimate Home of Eurovision with Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be available to book on a first come first serve basis on 28 April on Booking.com. You can find out more here.