| abstract | - Nicola "Nicki" French is an English singer and dancer originating from Carlisle in England. She is known in the UK for producing cover versions of songs such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler, and she is even more known for representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 in Stockholm, Sweden with the song "Don't Play That Song Again". French continues to tour around Europe and the UK, and since 1986 has released 6 albums and several singles. In 2003, she appeared on a UK quiz show, The Weakest Link, in a Eurovision special episode, featuring past UK participants and hosts, such as Sonia Evans, Jessica Garlick, Katrina Leskanich and the participant for the following year, James Fox. French replaced Gina G at the last minute, when she went into labour. French still continues to support the Eurovision Song Contest to this day, stating in an interview with Molly Smitten-Downes that "Once you're in, you can't get back out!" and "Welcome to the club, love." and joking that she will represent the UK in 2015.
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