The BBC has announced that Pete Waterman will write and produce this year's UK Eurovision entry.

Having been responsible for over 200 hit singles in the last 25 years, it's hoped that Waterman will continue to reverse our poor standing in the contest in recent years, which began with last year's 'It's My Time', written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Warren.

Despite being entirely unmemorable, the song, performed by Jade Ewen, came in fifth, which was a marked improvement on other recent years.Announcing his involvement, Waterman said:

"Eurovision is one of those iconic competitions that has stood the test of time and keeps coming up with great acts, great tunes and great performances. Life's full of challenges and I'm relishing the opportunity to put my own stamp on this one".

Executive Producer Phil Parsons added:

"This year, with an extremely successful pop writer the aim is to build on the UK's success while moving on in style and doing something different. Pete Waterman has an incredible track record of hits that are known all around Europe so we're thrilled that he has taken on Eurovision".

The big final of the competition will be held in Oslo in May.

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