Graham Norton has described the UK’s entry to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as "different to anything else we’ve ever entered."
The broadcaster and comedian, who has fronted Eurovision coverage since 2009, shared his thoughts ahead of this weekend’s grand final, which marks the 70th edition of the beloved competition.
The UK will be represented by musician and YouTuber Sam Battle, known as Look Mum No Computer, with his track Eins, Zwei, Drei.
Norton also revealed whether he thinks the act could win the competition.
Graham Norton on UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer
The presenter said: "I think Look Mum No Computer is a really great choice for the UK.
"The song is different to anything else we’ve ever entered and I can really imagine the whole arena getting behind it."
He also noted the UK’s long Eurovision dry spell, joking: "Can he win? Never say never."
The UK last won Eurovision in 1997 with Katrina And The Waves’ song Love Shine A Light.
Mr Norton said: "Hopefully, during the performance, Look Mum No Computer will deliver all the charm, humour, and energy of the song.
"If he connects with the crowd, there will be no stopping him."
Norton also reflected on the unique appeal of Eurovision, describing it as something that "really defies description."
He said: "Nothing beats the feeling that viewers all across Europe are watching and judging at the same time.
"It has to be seen to be believed, and even then, it’s pretty hard to understand what is happening and why."
Mr Battle, 37, will perform live from Vienna in front of millions of Eurovision fans.
Known for his inventive electronic creations, the YouTuber has built a following with videos showcasing homemade instruments, including an organ made from Furby toys and a synthesiser built into a Raleigh Chopper bicycle.
He built much of the staging for his eagerly anticipated performance, but previously told the Press Association he had not been allowed to do it all as he did not think the BBC “trusted my welding”.
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Mr Norton hinted at strong competition this year, suggesting that fans "keep an eye on Finland, France and Australia."
What are the best-performing UK entries at Eurovision?
The UK has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 67 times.
The country first took part in the second contest in 1957 and has entered every year since 1959.
The UK has won the contest five times:
- Sandie Shaw - Puppet on a String - 1967
- Lulu - Boom Bang-a-Bang - 1969 (four-way-tie)
- Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses - 1976
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up - 1981
- Katrina and the Waves - Love Shine a Light - 1997
The UK has also achieved a record sixteen second-place finishes, the most recent of which in 2022 with Sam Ryder and Spaceman.
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When is Eurovision 2026?
This year’s contest is being hosted in Austria after JJ’s victory in 2025 with the song Wasted Love.
The Eurovision semi-finals will be broadcast on May 12 and 14, with the grand final taking place on May 16 at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle.
UK viewers can watch all shows live on BBC One and iPlayer, or listen on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, with the coverage beginning on TV at 8pm.
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