United Kingdom in The Song 3

The United Kingdom participated in The Song 3 with the song "This Hell" written by Rina Sawayama, Paul Epworth, Lauren Aquilina and Vic Jamieson. The song was performed by Rina Sawayama. The British broadcaster, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), held a national selection in order to select the British entry for the first contest in Nicosia, Cyprus. The BBC internally selected 12 entries to participate in "You Decide!". The national selection process took place on 1 August, 5 August and 13 August 2022.

Background
Main article: United Kingdom in the Song

Prior to the third edition, the United Kingdom has participated in The Song two times since its first entry. Its best placing was at the first edition where Florence + The Machine placed third with "My Love". However, its worst finish was when it placed seventh in the second edition with "Stop This Flame" by Celeste.

Participation
On July 21, BBC announced that they would choose the representative of the nation via the national selection "You Decide!". A week later, BBC announced the first 6 possible British entries. On August 1, BBC announced the next 6 possible British entries.

National Selection - You Decide!
26 jurors from participating countries gave all six songs in both Semi-Final rounds points (12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2), in the Grand Finale they gave all seven songs points (12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0). The three countries with the most points in each Semi-Final qualified for the Grand Finale, with the 7th place song overall qualifying into the Grand Finale as a "Wildcard" entry.

Semi-Final 1
Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Wuh Oh, YONAKA and Dylan qualified to the Grand Finale. The fourth place artist in this Semi-Final, as the seventh place artist overall, was selected as the "Wildcard" entry for the Grand Finale on August 5.

Semi-Final 2
Rina Sawayama, CHVRCHES and Pale Waves qualified to the Grand Finale.

Grand Finale
The winner was Rina Sawayama with the song "This Hell".