UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer is unfazed by British pessimism: ‘I’m used to being the underdog’
The second semi-final for the 70th annual Eurovision Song Contest is TONIGHT, I hope you’ve been doing your homework.
We’ll be seeing favourites including Norway, Australia and Armenia go head-to-head in an attempt to secure a spot in the grand final on Saturday, while also getting a first proper look at the UK’s entry, Look Mum No Computer (aka Sam Battle).
I spoke with Sam earlier this week about how he’s feeling about the contest, the (literal) odds being stacked against him, and what he makes of the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation.
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 10:14
Boy George speaks out after his Eurovision performance with San Marino fails to make the final
Fans might have been surprised to see the “Karma Chameleon” singer onstage at Eurovision on Tuesday night (12 May), however, he was confirmed as part of San Marino’s entry months earlier.
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 10:17
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 11:02
What you’ll be seeing in tonight’s semi-final
It’s actually my fab colleague Rachel who’ll be on live-blogging duties this evening, I’m just getting you warmed up.
With that in mind, here’s the running order for the second semi-final so you can have an idea of what’s coming up.
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 11:15
VIDEO: Norway’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Jonas Lovv rehearses ‘Ya Ya Ya’Norway’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Jonas Lovv rehearses ‘Ya Ya Ya’
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 11:44
Australian pop star Delta Goodrem would ‘carry Eurovision 2026 win with her forever’
Australian pop star Delta Goodrem (Innocent Eyes, what an album!) is hoping to bring Eurovision glory to her country for the first time ever – that’s right, Australia has never won Eurovision before – with her song “Eclipse”.
You can read all about her incredible journey, as well as what taking part this year means to her in her own words:
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 12:17
VIDEO: UK’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Look Mum No Computer rehearses song ‘Eins Zwei Drei’UK’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Look Mum No Computer rehearses song ‘Eins Zwei Drei’
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 12:42
Does Eurovision really hate the UK? Here are the surprising stats
UK viewers love to complain about how poorly we do at Eurovision, how it’s all political, bla bla bla. But is the UK’s track record actually that bad when it comes to the annual song contest? Far from it!
Here are the stats to debunk the myth about the UK’s history at Eurovision:
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 13:20
VIDEO: Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 contestant Antigoni rehearses song ‘JALLA’Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 contestant Antigoni rehearses song ‘JALLA’
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 13:45
The 15 countries through to the final so far
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 14:19