Sam Ryder reveals boyband star behind Norway's Eurovision mask

The Norwegian act remained anonymous

Author: Rhys FreemanPublished 18th May 2022
Last updated 18th May 2022

As the dust settles on what was an incredible Eurovision Song Contest, which saw the amazing Sam Ryder finish in second place for the UK, one question remains on everyone's lips - who was behind the mask in the mysterious Norwegian entry Subwoolfer?

Speaking with Ronan Keating on Magic Radio, Ronan speculated with Sam on whether it was A1's Ben Adams that was behind the big yellow costume, when Sam gave a revelation!

“Yeah absolutely was,” said Sam “he is a legend, Ben. I saw Ben getting a croissant at the buffet tower and I was like ‘hang on what are you doing here’ … I am so intrigued by the whole story. I did not get a chance to ask him because I did not want to let onto him that I knew who he was. As I am chatting to this guy in a wolf mask and in my head, I know you're Ben from A1 but I do not want to tell you I know.”

These days, Ben Adams lives with his family in Norway, which has been why he has been everyone's guess as one of the members of Subwoolfer.

Sam also discussed the possibility of his Eurovision entry 'Space Man' - which got the UK it's best result in 24 years - reaching Number 1 in the UK charts.

He said: “When we do it because I have full faith, it will make history because the last time a UK Eurovision song got the number one spot was 26 years ago.”

The last UK Eurovision entry to top the British charts was Gina G's 'Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit' in 1996 which finished in eighth place at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Take a look at the most watched Eurovision performances

10) Loreen - 'Tattoo'

Country: Sweden
Year: 2023
Views: 26m
Watch on YouTube here.

9) SunStroke Project & Olia Tira - 'Run Away'

Country: Moldova
Year: 2010
Views: 33m
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8) Conchita Wurst - 'Rise Like A Phoenix'

Country: Austria
Year: 2014
Views: 44m
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7) Eleni Foureira - 'Fuego'

Country: Cyprus
Year: 2018
Views: 48m
Watch on YouTube here.

6) Måns Zelmerlöw - 'Heroes'

Country: Sweden
Year: 2015
Views: 53m
Watch on YouTube here.

5) Lordi - 'Hard Rock Hallelujah'

Country: Cyprus
Year: 2006
Views: 54m
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4) Loreen - 'Euphoria'

Country: Sweden
Year: 2012
Views: 65m
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3) Alexander Rybak - 'Fairytale'

Country: Norway
Year: 2009
Views: 87m
Watch on YouTube here.

2) Måneskin - 'Zitti e buoni'

Country: Italy
Year: 2021
Views: 107m
Watch on YouTube here.

1) Netta - 'Toy'

Country: Israel
Year: 2018
Views: 174m
Watch on YouTube here.

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