First up of the acts competing in tonight’s semi-final is Bulgaria, making a Eurovision return after a four-year hiatus.
Commentator Angela Scanlon warned us the masks work during the performance would be “weird” and well… our Ange never gets it wrong, does she?
I know what I’ll be having nightmares about tonight.
Rachel McGrath14 May 2026 20:11
On the BBC’s commentary, Rylan has just described that as “the best skit the hosts have done all week”. It was weird, wasn’t it? But I kind of love them?
Rachel McGrath14 May 2026 20:06
On the BBC’s commentary, Rylan has just described that as “the best skit the hosts have done all week”. It was weird, wasn’t it? But I kind of love them?
Rachel McGrath14 May 2026 20:06
And we’re off!
I am loving Angela’s outfit. That’s all I have to say for now.
This year’s hosts are now kicking us off with their take on “Wasted Love”, the song that singer JJ won the contest with last year.
Rachel McGrath14 May 2026 20:02
10 minutes to go…
This is your final warning! Tonight’s show will begin at 8pm so get comfy.
We’ve got a whopping 18 performances to get through, including one from the UK’s entry, Look Mum No Computer.
Rachel McGrath14 May 2026 19:50
VIDEO: UK’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Look Mum No Computer rehearses song ‘Eins Zwei Drei’
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 19:43
Look Mum No Computer, ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ review – Blue Peter meets Berghain
My brilliant colleague Adam White reviewed Look Mum No Computer’s song representing the UK at Eurovision this year, it’s typically brilliant.
Favourite line, maybe this one: “Eins, Zwei, Drei” chucks together horny moans, plinky-plonky synths, thick stabs of bass, and a man who just won’t stop shouting. You’re desperate to give him the information he wants, but you just don’t have it. It’s giving “Parklife” gone wrong. It’s giving Guantanamo Bay.
Read the full review here:
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 19:18
VIDEO: Australia’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Delta Goodrem rehearses ‘Eclipse’
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 18:44
Bulgaria’s Eurovision entry Dara explains the meaning behind her intense song ‘Bangaranga’
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 18:16
VIDEO: Boy George performs with San Marino at Eurovision 2026
Roisin O’Connor14 May 2026 17:46
