The UK has announced who will compete in Eurovision 2026. This follows reports that the previous performer was dropped by the BBC after they discovered past statements and actions considered inappropriate.
The electronic music duo Look Mum No Computer will perform in Vienna in May, hoping to gain support from voters across Europe.
Look Mum No Computer, who will be involved in Eurovision, described it as ‘crazy’ to be participating after growing up as a fan of the show, as he announced the news on BBC Radio 2.
Later this year, the yearly competition will mark its 70th anniversary. However, it’s facing its biggest challenge yet, as a number of countries are now refusing to participate.
Okay, so I heard the BBC almost had someone lined up to go to Eurovision for us! Can you believe it? Apparently, they were seriously considering this person, but then someone dug up some old stuff they’d said online. It was during a normal check, but whatever it was, it was enough for the BBC to completely drop them! I was SO excited, and now… well, it’s just frustrating. They needed someone amazing, and this could have been them!
Honestly, I’m absolutely thrilled to be embarking on this incredible adventure! It feels wonderfully unpredictable and I’m just so excited to see where it takes us.
I’ve always been a huge Eurovision fan and love how much happiness it brings to so many people each year. So, it’s a real honour to be a part of that tradition and represent the UK – and I’m taking it very seriously.
I’ve spent a long time independently developing my creative ideas, from initial concept to final production, and I’ve been carefully recording each step of the way.
I’m pouring all my creative energy into my performances, and I’m so excited for everyone to experience what we’ve made. Let’s just say Eurovision is about to get a lot more electronic!
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER began his career in 2014 as Sam Battle, the singer and guitarist for the indie rock band ZIBRA.
The band played at Glastonbury in 2015 as part of the BBC Introducing program. Afterwards, he started a successful solo career, focusing on electronic and synth music that he loves.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, who leads entertainment at the BBC, expressed excitement about LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026. She praised his innovative approach, distinctive music, and energetic performances, calling him a memorable artist.
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER perfectly captures the UK’s spirit for Eurovision – he’s incredibly creative, hugely ambitious, and has a uniquely British sense of humor. He’s sure to do us proud when he performs in May.
Suzy Lamb, head of BBC Studios Entertainment, expressed excitement that the UK will be represented at Eurovision this year by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER.
He’s a truly unique artist, and his passion for Eurovision really embodies what the competition is all about.
The team at BBC Studios was searching for a truly unique musical act, and LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER really impressed us. His creative way of making music, combined with his strong online following, gives his performances a special energy that we’re excited to share with Eurovision viewers worldwide this May.
After JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, with their song “Wasted Love,” the next contest will be held in Vienna, Austria.
This news follows reports from last month that a musician was dropped from representing the UK after management found inappropriate posts online.
The performer, whose name hasn’t been released, was unexpectedly called into a meeting and informed they would no longer be the UK’s representative in Austria.
Last year, Remember Monday represented the UK at the international competition with their song “What The Hell Just Happened?” They placed 19th out of 26 participating countries.
According to a source, the BBC is being extra careful with Eurovision this year because of the high stakes involved. Standard background checks revealed concerning past behavior, prompting them to act.
Let me tell you, it was a really tough situation. They were unexpectedly called into a meeting and informed they wouldn’t be able to continue representing the UK. Honestly, it was mortifying and completely devastating for them. It’s never easy to hear something like that, and the emotional impact was huge.
‘It’s been a mess ever since the start of the year trying to find a new act.’
In December, the Daily Mail reported that Eurovision was facing its biggest challenge ever, with several more countries potentially joining Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in refusing to participate.
The decision to allow Israel to compete has caused several public broadcasters to withdraw from this year’s competition, turning what is normally a happy music event into a source of political disagreement.
On December 5th, Belgium’s broadcaster announced they’d be deciding soon, and Iceland’s RÚV stated they wouldn’t confirm their involvement until the next week.
Belgium will be participating in the Song Contest starting in February 2026, but Iceland has decided not to compete.
The strikes happened after the European Broadcasting Union – an organization of 56 public broadcasters responsible for the popular annual contest – held a meeting to address worries about Israel competing, as some nations object to its actions during the conflict in Gaza.
Okay, so at the recent EBU meeting, there was a lot of discussion about fairness in the contest voting process. Following concerns raised about potential manipulation – specifically regarding Israel’s votes – members decided to implement stricter rules to ensure a more level playing field going forward. However, despite these concerns, the decision was made not to disqualify any broadcaster from participating. It’s all about strengthening the process while keeping the competition open to everyone.
For the past two years, the popular annual pop music event, which usually attracts over 100 million viewers, has been disrupted by the conflict in Gaza. This has led to protests at the event locations and prompted organizers to restrict the display of political flags.
Eurovision expert Dean Vuletic described the current situation as a deeply serious and historic crisis for the European Broadcasting Union, stating it’s one of the most significant challenges the organization has ever encountered.
‘Next year, we’re going to see the biggest political boycott of Eurovision ever.’
According to Vuletic, who wrote ‘Postwar Europe and the Eurovision Song Contest,’ the coming weeks and months are likely to be difficult. This is because more countries may decide to withdraw from the competition, and protests are expected to take place during the event’s 70th anniversary celebration in Vienna this May.
Eurovision faced another setback last week when a tour celebrating its anniversary was cancelled. Fans had protested the high price of tickets, leading to the decision.
The highly anticipated arena show, which was revealed just last month, was planned to tour 10 European countries this summer, starting at London’s O2 Arena on June 15th.
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2026-02-17 11:49