Where is Welsh singer and former Eurovision act Lucie Jones now?

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17-05-2025

Where is Welsh singer and former Eurovision act Lucie Jones now?
From musicals and Eurovision to performing at Glastonbury, what has Lucie Jones been up to?
Lucie represented the UK at Eurovision in 2017 with her song Never Give Up on You'
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The 69th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place this weekend, and the UK is gearing up to send girl band Remember Monday to represent it in the biggest singing competition in the world. Someone who knows the pressure of competing in Eurovision is Welsh West End sensation Lucie Jones, who represented the UK at the contest in 2017 in Kyiv.
The now 34-year-old from the small village of Pentyrch, secured 15th place with her song Never Give Up on You. Host Graham Norton praised her as "one of our strongest entrants in years" after she amassed 111 points, at the time the highest tally since 2011.
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Reflecting on her performance, she exclaimed: "That. Was. Incredible - unbelievable feeling. Celebrate diversity folks, I will NEVER give up on you". For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
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Her taste for the stage started in 2010 when Cameron Mackintosh cast her as Cosette for the West End's Les Misérables, although she gained fame at just 18-years-old while participating in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009.
The then-teenager left judges and audiences spellbound with her powerful rendition of Whitney Houston's classic, I Will Always Love You, in her first audition.
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Lucie made it to the live shows where she shared the stage with the likes of Stacey Solomon, Olly Murs and Joe McElderry, under the mentorship of Dannii Minogue.
Her performances included renditions of Sweet Child Of Mine and My Funny Valentine before she was voted off in the fifth week, finishing in eight place.
The topic of Lucie's exit from the talent show sparked widespread debate. In a dramatic sing-off against Louis Walsh's pop-culture sensation Jedward, Lucie was sent home when Simon Cowell cast the deciding vote in favour of John and Edward, leading to public outcry and over 1,000 viewer complaints.
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Reflecting on her X Factor ordeal years later, Lucie disclosed her feelings: "I did feel Simon was victimising me and in some ways, he was hypocritical for not saving me as he knew I could sing," she confided three years after the incident.
Recounting her immediate reaction, she said: "I was so upset I burst into tears in front of the judges. Afterwards, Simon walked out of the studio and tapped me on the nose and said, 'Chin up, love,' but all I could think was, 'I want to punch you!'".
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However, after the show Lucie went on to more theatrical success and continued to blossom with coveted roles like Victoria in American Psycho the musical, Maureen in Rent's UK tour, Jenna in Waitress and she dazzled audiences as the charismatic Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.
In 2022, Lucie graced the stage at Victoria's Apollo Theatre as the star of Stephen Schwartz's Wicked. She played Elphaba, the green-skinned protagonist whose destiny is to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West and is known for her powerhouse vocals
After her time in Wicked, in 2023 she reprised the role of Fantine in the West End production of Les Miserables, before moving on to role of Catherine in the 50th anniversary London concert production of Pippin in 2024. Her next musical theatre role is set to be the lead of 13 going on 30 the musical which is based on the movie of the same name. She will be playing Jenna Rink when the show is set to premiere in September, 2025, at Manchester Opera House.
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Before she originates the role of Jenna Rink in 13 going on 30, Lucie has something very exciting in store for her. She will be performing at Glastonbury 2025, at the Astrolabe, the festival's home of theatre, drama, dance, and comedy.
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She shared on Instagram: "Worthy Farm, here I come. I'm so ridiculously excited to share that I will be performing at Glasto 2025. Joined by a band led by the unmatched @jonrangerinsta and guided as always by the best of the best @noisebyjonny I'm there to make some festival history in being the first musical theatre artist ever to perform at the festival."
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Lucie continued: "Cannot wait to see the happiest people in the world- the glasto ticket holders- at Astrolabe on Thurs Fri and Sat! Let's all defy gravity in a field together babyyyyyyyyy!!"