The UK's 2022 Eurovision star Sam Ryder has ushered in a "new era" of British success in the competition, hopes 1969 winner Lulu. Dismissing suggestions the UK may return to the days of 'nul points', Lulu said: "Let's be very optimistic and put the energy out there that he [Sam Ryder] has begun a new era and it's just going to get bigger and better.".