Sex Pistol John Lydon competing to represent Ireland in Eurovision 2023

Former Sex Pistols star John Lydon is competing to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 – yes, really.

Public Image Ltd have announced their bid to sing for the country with a previously unheard song titled Hawaii, which is dedicated to his Lydon’s wife Nora, who has Alzheimer’s.

Lydon, 66, will be joined by his punk bandmates Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth and Bruce Smith.

Explaining the meaning behind their tune, Lydon shared: ‘It is dedicated to everyone going through tough times on the journey of life, with the person they care for the most.

‘It’s also a message of hope that ultimately love conquers all.’

Lydon was the lead singer of the late-1970s punk band the Sex Pistols from 1975 until 1978, later fronting the band for various revivals during the 1990s and 2000s.

As for this year’s UK entry, that’s yet to be decided, but Space Man singer Sam is hoping for diversity.

‘The UK has such a diverse plethora of talent and all I can hope is that what happened this year has encouraged more people from those diverse genres of and backgrounds to think, “Eurovision isn’t a career killer”,’ he told The Sun.

‘I would love it to be a fan of Eurovision and its history.’

The rumour mill is already in full force with who will be the voice of the UK, with Strictly Come Dancing star Molly Rainford being one name that has been discussed.

As for Ireland, the finalists will perform on a special edition of Ireland’s The Late Late Show on Friday, February 3 from 9.30pm, where the winner will be unveiled based on the national jury, international jury, and public vote.

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