| Eurovision Song Contest 2016 | ||||
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| Country |  United Kingdom | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Eurovision: You Decide | |||
| Selection date(s) | 26 February 2016 | |||
| Selected artist(s) | Joe and Jake | |||
| Selected song | "You're Not Alone" | |||
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| Finals performance | ||||
| Final result | 24th, 62 points | |||
| United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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The United Kingdom participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "You're Not Alone" written by Matt Schwartz, Justin J. Benson and S. Kanes. The song was performed by Joe and Jake. The British entry for the 2016 contest in Stockholm, Sweden was selected via the national final Eurovision: You Decide, organised by the British broadcaster BBC. Six acts competed in the national final and the winner was selected entirely through a public vote.
As a member of the "Big Five", the United Kingdom automatically qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Performing in position 25, the United Kingdom placed 24th out of the 26 participating countries with 62 points.