The United Kingdom's Eurovision entry for 2026, Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, has released a gracious statement after finishing in last place during the grand final held on Saturday night, 16 May. Bulgaria secured its first-ever Eurovision victory with DARA's song "Bangaranga," while the UK languished at the bottom of the scoreboard with Battle's entry "Eins, Zwei, Drei."
Performance and Score
Battle's performance of the song received the dreaded nul points from the public vote and managed to secure just one point from the jury. This outcome placed the UK at the very bottom of the final standings, marking a challenging result for the nation.
Social Media Reaction
Despite the disappointing score, Battle took to social media to celebrate Bulgaria's historic win, describing the nation as the "deserved winner" of the contest. He also expressed gratitude for the experience, stating that he had met "a lot of amazing folk" during the competition. In his statement, he wrote: "The most important thing is [that] we all tried our hardest. Regardless of what is against us. Whatever it may be. Gotta keep trying your hardest regardless of the… outcome." The 37-year-old singer shared the message alongside a video of himself and a crowd chanting "UK" and "ein Punkt," which is German for "one point."
Fan Support
Fans were quick to commend Battle on his performance, despite the disappointing but not altogether unexpected result. One supporter wrote: "You were amazing, first time I have watched the Eurovision for 11 years, normally avoid it like a dose of flu." Another praised his "fun and quirky" song. A third added: "I hope you realise just how adored you are by so many Eurovision fans. You brought something different to our UK entry, you absolutely smashed your performances."
Historical Context
Battle is the third UK act in a row to receive nul points in the public vote, following Remember Monday in 2025 and Olly Alexander in 2024. This trend highlights a challenging period for the UK in the contest.
Underdog Spirit
Battle acknowledged the odds stacked against him ahead of the final, with bookmakers placing him at 80/1 to win. However, the YouTuber remained optimistic, stating he was "happy to be an underdog." In an interview before the final, he told The Independent: "There's all different ways of looking at it, but it's not bothering me, because nobody's actually seen the full [performance]. There's a lot more going on than meets the eye – I'm hoping it's going to surprise people."
The full Eurovision Song Contest results list can be found online.
