Eurovision fans have been split down the middle over the UK’s entry, Look Mum No Computer, following his performance on Thursday’s semi-final.
While other countries battle it out ahead of Saturday’s grand final, the UK is among the “Big Five” nations that automatically sail through to the main event, but that didn’t stop viewers from criticising the entry on social media.
Sam Battle, the electronics enthusiast behind Look Mum No Computer, composes music using eccentric electronic devices, and was announced as the nation’s Eurovision choice in February.
The singers have been participating in the semi-finals all week in Vienna, and on Thursday, it was Look Mum No Computer’s turn to take to the stage in his first live performance.
UK’s Eurovision entry, Look Mum No Computer
|
BBCUnfortunately, many viewers are already predicting “zero points” following the performance, although some have applauded the “wacky” act.
During his first live performance of Eins, Zwei, Drei, which translates from German to One, Two, Three, Look Mum No Computer immediately prompted floods of online complaints.
One fan bluntly wrote on X: “One of the worst you guys have sent.”
Another echoed: “Sorry, but this is potentially the worst UK entry we can remember. Bad song, lyrics, tune, melody, dancing, styling, staging. #Eurovision2026 #eurovisiongr #ESC2026.”
Look Mum No Computer left Eurovision fans divided
|
BBC
“Why does the UK do so bad at Eurovison LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER is another car crash of a performance. [We’ve] not had a good entry since Sam Ryder #Eurovision,” another criticised.
Someone else penned: “Sorry Sam. Look Mum No Computer should never have been selected. Experienced performers only please. Not good. #eurovision.”
One more theorised: “Look Mum No Computer will get zero points from the public. And zero from the juries. UK, do better next time.”
Despite some strong backlash, though, other viewers were quick to share how much they’d enjoyed the performance and had high hopes for the Lincolnshire-born musician.
The UK automatically makes it through to the Eurovision final
|
BBC
One argued: “If another country sends this its ‘omg lol crazy kooky wacky’ but because it’s the UK everyone will hate it.”
“The song is great, the performance was great,” another commented.
Another fan enthused: “I’m British so I’m biased OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD?!?!
“There’s so many interactive camera moments which Look Mum No Computer nails. The ‘Cosmo’ dancers are one of the most fun things this year, and there’s treadmills in the desks that he moves on. #Eurovision.” (sic)
The “Big Four,” countries, previously the Big Five, make it through to the final every year because they provide the largest financial contributions to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which runs the event.
As well as the UK, these include France, Italy, and Germany. Spain is normally included in the list, but the country has pulled out of the competition this year due to Israel’s participation.