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“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: why is Australia competing – and could Delta Goodrem actually win?

After Goodrem’s Eclipse performance in the semi-final, the country’s odds shot up to second. But what would an Australian win mean for Eurovision – and what happens next?

The Guardian - AU

La Voix to serve as the UK’s Eurovision ‘spokesqueen’ results announcer

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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

‘I haven’t had a loo break since 2009!’ The truth about Eurovision – as told by its biggest icons

How did Lordi sing in a giant condom? How many sex lives has Epic Sax Guy helped? And what will push Graham Norton to retire? As Eurovision hits 70, legends of the song contest spill the beans

The Guardian - UK

The dark tale driving Eurovision 2026’s favourite towards glory

Finland last won the song contest with heavy metal rockers Lordi in 2006, but it’ll be a far more emotional occasion if they triumph on Saturday

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

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The Independent UK

Watch: Beyond Eurovision's glitter - how geopolitics became the biggest act in Vienna

Have you ever wondered what makes a hit in 2026? According to Spotify, a song should have a tempo of 127 beats per minute, a four-four time signature, and the key of F Major. But this year, the biggest hit at Eurovision is not a melody; it is the politics.

Euronews

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

Who will win Eurovision 2026? Odds revealed as bookies predict UK's dismal chances

This year’s event has been mired in controversy, with multiple countries boycotting the event

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Ten more countries complete lineup for Saturday's finale

The Eurovision Song Contest's final lineup has been decided, with five more countries on their way home after failing to make it out of second semifinal on Thursday.

Euronews

How public voting has turned Eurovision from a song contest into a political platform

Australian singer Delta Goodrem has advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after days of online hype, fan campaigning and betting speculation surrounding her performance of Eclipse.

The Conversation

Eurovision 2026: What type of songs have made it to the final?

There are few deviations from fashionable musical styles in this year’s entries.

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The Independent UK

Eurovision viewers deliver damning verdicts for UK singer Look Mum No Computer: ‘I’m crying’

Singer Sam Battle’s zany performance was panned by some fans, while others hailed it as ‘bonkers but brilliant’

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Delta Goodrem Has Made It To The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final With A Massive Chance Of Winning

Delta Goodrem was born to try and win Eurovision 2026, and now she’s officially one step closer to achieving that goal.

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

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Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

Singer Delta Goodrem has led Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance.

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The Guardian - AU

Work begins on Daniel Andrews statue – as it happened

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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,

The Conversation

Eurovision Song Contest: what the science of statistics reveals about an infamous voting scandal

The Eurovision Song Contest was founded 70 years ago as a way for Europe, divided after war, to come together by celebrating its music. Every year, several dozen countries across the continent – and, more recently, far beyond – compete in what is considered the world’s most viewed non-sporting event.

MusicRadar

“It doesn’t fundamentally affect anybody’s songs”: Eurovision boss explains why Finland’s bow-shredding violinist is playing live at the 2026 Song Contest, while other instrumentalists aren't

“It’s very much a ‘nice to have’ and we’re happy to do it where we can,” says Martin Green

The Guardian - UK

Take the ultimate Eurovision quiz! Can you avoid nul points?

Ahead of the 70th grand final on Saturday, it’s time to test your knowledge of Europe’s biggest pop spectacular. But can you sort your Loreen from your Vanilla Ninja?

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

How Australian pop star Delta Goodrem went from Neighbours to cancer ordeal to Eurovision darling

Singer and actor is already a household name thanks to her 2003 debut album ‘Innocent Eyes’

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