In the continuity of the soap, the singer and actor has been rehearsing near Walford, and will stop in at The Queen Victoria. There, he’ll meet Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff), an old friend.

The same night, one of the denizens of Walford will get down on one knee and propose.

“I’m thrilled to be making my first appearance on EastEnders and in the most iconic pub in the UK,” said Alexander. “I’m so happy I got to meet some true screen legends and spend time on set with the brilliant cast and crew. I wanted to surprise my mum as it’s her favourite show but I guess the cat is out of the bag now: she’s gonna love it!”

“When we discovered that Olly Alexander was a huge fan of the show and an opportunity arose in one of our stories, it was the perfect moment for us to invite him to Albert Square to appear,” executive producer Chris Clenshaw added. “We hope the audience enjoy Olly’s special guest-appearance as much as everyone at EastEnders enjoyed having him in Walford.”

Alexander’s scenes were filmed in March 2024. The Eurovision semi-finals take place on 7 and 9 May, and the final on 11 May. All three will air in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.