Rylan Clark is joining 'The Archers' for a Eurovision special.

Rylan Clark is joining The Archers for a Eurovision special

Rylan Clark is joining The Archers for a Eurovision special

The 34-year-old presenter is excited to make a guest appearance in an episode of the long-running countryside soap opera - which has been broadcast on BBC Radio since 1951 - which will see the residents of Ambridge end up in their own community version of the annual music festival.

Rylan said: "I’m looking forward to getting my wellies on and checking out what Eurovision excitement Ambridge’s residents have to offer as I pop into the iconic Archers. I’ve seen some drama throughout my time, but nothing compares to what’s about to unfold in Ambridge."

Over the years, 'The Archers' -which is soon to reach its milestone 20,000th episode - has featured guest appearances from several big names, with the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Dame Edna Everage, and Queen Consort, Camilla all having popped up on the soap at one time or another and the team are "delighted" to have the former 'X Factor' star on board.

Jeremy Howe, Editor of The Archers, said: "We're delighted to have Rylan stopover in Ambridge for his Archers radio debut. It’s been a real treat welcoming him to the programme and it’s certainly brought Eurovision fever pitch to new heights."

Rylan's appearance on 'The Archers' will be broadcast on Friday 12 May, just one day before pop star Mae Muller represents the UK in the Grand Final of the international song competition - which this year is being held in Liverpool on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine - with her original track 'I Wrote a Song.'

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