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'THIS UNITES US'

Eurovison judge CeCe Sammy urges UK to show compassion after Saturday night’s ranking

The singing expert has called on the population to stick together after the show

EUROVISION judge CeCe Sammy has called on the EU to show compassion to Great Britain after our performance on Saturday night.

The singing expert, 39, has called on the population to find something that “unites us” after Great Britain contestant Lucie Jones came 15th.

 CeCe Sammy has called for the country to stay UNITED after Eurovision
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CeCe Sammy has called for the country to stay UNITED after EurovisionCredit: Rex Features

She told The Sun: “We’re in a period of time not only in our own country but around the world where it’s easy to find negative and this is something that unites us.

“It’s something that we need for our next generation to see. I would hope that we are able to remain in Eurovision. It’s important that we are connecting with other people on a regular basis.”

Cece has appeared as a vocal coach on Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief, Pop Idol and The Voice UK series among many other projects.

In an exclusive interview just hours after the result, Lucie said: “I had no idea how Brexit was going to affect the vote until I was there. I did notice lots of Brexit comments.

 Lucy Jones came 15th on Saturday night's contest
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Lucy Jones came 15th on Saturday night's contestCredit: EPA

“I mean the Aussies were the only ones to give us 12 points out of everyone — now that was pretty awkward.”

Cece appeared as a judge on Eurovison: You Decide alongside Sophie Ellis-Bextor and choreographer Bruno Tonioli.