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Nul points! The UK’s 10 biggest Eurovision flops of all time

From MP-baiting abominations to Engelbert Humperdinck, the UK has sent some real stinkers to the song contest – some so bad artists have even had to change their name. Here are the worst offenders

The Guardian - UK

Look Mum No Computer congratulates ‘deserved winner’ of Eurovision

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The Independent UK

UK’s 2026 Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer issues statement after coming last

Youtuber Sam Battle is the third UK entry in a row to earn zero in the public vote

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UK’s Look Mum No Computer last in Eurovision final as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place.

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026: UK’s Look Mum No Computer last as Bulgaria wins first trophy

Bulgaria won the contest for the first time with Israel taking second place amid protests

Evening Standard

UK’s Look Mum No Computer met with scathing Eurovision reviews

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The Independent UK

‘It’s a crime against humanity’: UK’s Look Mum No Computer met with scathing reviews after final performance

One person joked the UK will not be let back into the EU after Look Mum No Computer’s performance

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Look Mum No Computer performs in Eurovision final as Israel gets mixed reception

Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his song Eins, Zwei, Drei at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer to perform in Eurovision final amid boycott over Israel

Israeli entrant, Bettan, was booed by the crowd during his performance in Tuesday’s semi-final.

Evening Standard

Former Bucks Fizz members say UK Eurovision entrant is ‘marmite’

The UK’s last three Eurovision entrants, Remember Monday, Olly Alexander and Mae Muller, all failed to receive a single point from the public vote.

Evening Standard

“That’s a really good T-shirt: Look Mum No Points”: Look Mum No Computer reveals his self-built Eurovision “mega-synthesizer”, and says he “expects nothing” from voters in the final

“Because if you expect nothing, you lose nothing,” he argues

MusicRadar

Eurovision 2026: Who is the UK’s results announcer?

‘I’ll do my best to behave… but no promises’ joked drag artist La Voix who will be serving as the nations ‘spokesqueen’

The Independent UK

La Voix to be UK Eurovision ‘spokesqueen’ results announcer

The Strictly and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star said she feels right at home in the role.

Evening Standard

‘Bonkers’: Eurovision viewers react to UK entry Look Mum No Computer’s performance

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Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer’s mum hails Eurovision semi-final: ‘He nailed it’

The UK entry, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his song Eins, Zwei, Drei, during Thursday’s second semi final.

Evening Standard

'Car crash': Eurovision 2026 fans deliver scathing verdict on UK Look Mum No Computer performance

UK entry Sam Battle has already qualified for Saturday’s grand final as one of the big four countries

Evening Standard

‘We’re desperate for points’: UK Eurovision fans flock to Vienna for semi-final

British fans have turned out to support Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle,

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UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer to give live performance tonight

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UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer is unfazed by British pessimism: ‘I’m used to being the underdog’

‘People need to bloomin’ smile once in a while,’ says UK entrant Sam Battle, ahead of the campest night in music – which isn’t without controversy this year

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer to perform in second Eurovision semi-final

Among the other acts to perform on Thursday night are former Neighbours actress-turned-pop star Delta Goodrem who is representing Australia.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer performs with dancers in computer costumes

The UK entrant was at a semi-final rehearsal.

Evening Standard

Israel booed at Eurovision semi-final with 'stop the genocide' chants as singer given strict formal warning

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, 28, was told off by Eurovision bosses over his interaction with fans

The Guardian - UK

Fire up the Furby synth! Meet UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer at his mind-boggling music museum

Sam Battle is a retro audio tech obsessive. Our writer gets a tour of his museum just as he plays his prized exhibit: a 1,000-oscillators-strong Megadrone!

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026 UK entry ‘a great choice’ says host Graham Norton ahead of this weekend’s competition

The 63-year-old Irish broadcaster is set to return to lead the UK’s broadcast later this week

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer says run-up to Eurovision ‘a lot of work’

The YouTube star, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Vienna, Austria later this week.

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