• [Dailystar Icon]
• Showbiz
• Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler fans discover star's surprising Eurovision history after her death

Bonnie Tyler's death has shocked fans across the world on Thursday but many did not know she had represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest over a decade ago

[Bonnie Tyler]

Bonnie Tyler represented the UK at Eurovision over a decade ago(Image: AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Bonnie Tyler said she was proud to have represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest. It comes as fans of the Contest have shared their shock and sadness at her tragic death.

After Welsh icon Bonnie's death was announced on Thursday (July 9), tributes began to pour in from thousands of fans of the singer. Many have already started to go back through her discography, listening to her biggest tracks including the classic Total Eclipse of the Heart.

But many new fans were shocked to learn that Bonnie had actually represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest over a decade ago. While she did not bring the trophy home, she admitted she didn't feel "let down" by the result.

[Bonnie Tyler]

Bonnie Tyler represented the UK in Malm with her song Believe in Me in 2013(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Back in 2013, Bonnie Tyler was announced to be the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malm, Sweden. Shortly after releasing her latest album, Rocks and Honey, she revealed she would be singing her track Believe in Me.

Taking to the stage in Sweden, Bonnie would charm Europe with her song, being one of the bookie's favourites to win the entire competition. However, despite the hype behind Bonnie, she would end up finishing in 19th place with a total of 23 points.

Though she was able to scrape the UK off the bottom of the scoreboard, fans had hit out at the results, saying Bonnie had deserved to do better. Initially, Bonnie slammed the results as being politically motivated, but years later she was more realistic.

[Bonnie Tyler]

Bonnie said she had a great time at the Eurovision Song Contest despite the low result(Image: Sari Gustafsson/Shutterstock)

Speaking in an interview with the BBC in 2016, three years after her stint at the Contest, she reflected: "Im sure a lot of people will be disappointed on my behalf but I have really enjoyed my Eurovision experience. I did the best that I could do with a great song. I dont feel down.

"The songs at the top of the table totally deserve to be up there, of course I would have liked to bring it back to the UK but its been a night to remember," she added. "Im so glad and so happy that I did it because it was an incredible experience. It was like the Grammy Awards all over again."

In the wake of the news of her sudden death, Eurovision fans have flocked to offer their condolences to Bonnie and her loved ones. One fan penned: "Very sad news, condolences to Bonnie's family and friends."

Join Gold Star!

A second said: "She did so much in her life, and representing the UK was just one part of her career, rest in peace." Meanwhile a third said: "A remarkable voice is gone, RIP."

For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

[Dailystar Icon]

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Choose Daily Star as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.