Eurovision flop Josh 'still smiling'

The 19-year-old from Basildon, Essex, represented the UK with a song masterminded by hit-maker Pete Waterman.

But his performance of That Sounds Good To Me failed to win over the public and national juries and he ended up in bottom place with 10 points.

Dubovie said: "This has been one of the best experiences of my life no matter where I've come in the contest. It's been a privilege to represent the UK, I will keep performing and I'm still smiling."

It is the third time the UK has finished in bottom spot in the past eight years. Andy Abraham (2008) and Jemini (2003) were the other major flops.

Waterman and co-composers Mike Stock and Steve Crosby said: "We are proud that Josh performed our song brilliantly and he did a fantastic job for the UK." Graham Norton, whose commentary entertained BBC viewers, also spoke of his pride in Dubovie.

"It's a shame it wasn't our year - but I think the UK should be very proud of Josh and he should be very proud of himself," he said.