Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler to represent UK in 2013 Eurovision Song Contest

Wales
Thursday 7 March 2013 at 6:27pm

Bonnie Tyler says she'll give the contest "everything I've got" Credit: Andreas Lander/PA

Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler will be flying the flag for Britain in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

The Neath-born singer, who became famous for hits 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Lost in France' will perform new song 'Believe in Me' at the competition in Malmo, Sweden in May.

Richard Morgan reports.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has ranked Bonnie as an outsider to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

She is currently placed with odds of 40/1 to win overall, and with odds of 2/1 to finish in the top ten.

Singer Mike Nolan, who won the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK as part of Bucks Fizz in 1981, says he's "really surprised" by the choice of Bonnie Tyler this year.