Does Eurovision really hate the UK? Here are the surprising stats
But contrary to that belief – the UK has won the Eurovision Song Contest a total of five times, having first entered the competition in 1957, which places it just behind Sweden and Ireland, who jointly have the most Eurovision wins with seven each.
Here’s a full breakdown of the UK’s history at Eurovision:
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 11:24
VIDEO: Watch Italy’s contestant Sal Da Vinci perform
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 11:03
Meet Dara, the singer representing Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026
Known for hits such as “Thunder” and “Call Me”, she has achieved a string of number one hits in Bulgaria and has also mentored future generations of musicians on The Voice of Bulgaria, in 2021 and 2022.
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 10:37
VIDEO: Norway’s Eurovision 2026 contestant Jonas Lovv rehearses ‘Ya Ya Ya’
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 10:04
The running order for tonight’s final
Look Mum No Computer (real name Sam Battle) will perform his zany entry “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, around halfway through the competition in which 25 countries secured spots as finalists.
Here’s the running order for this evening:
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 09:45
The dark tale driving Eurovision 2026’s favourite towards glory
But one of this year’s favourites is taking to the stage with a defiant fightback.
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 09:22
The running order for tonight’s final
Look Mum No Computer (real name Sam Battle) will perform his zany entry “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, around halfway through the competition in which 25 countries secured spots as finalists.
Here’s the running order for this evening:
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 09:14
‘I’m used to being the underdog’
The UK’s Sam Battle, aka Look Mum No Computer, isn’t worried about his chances in the Eurovision final taking place in Vienna, Austria tonight!
I caught up with the singer, musician, YouTuber and inventor earlier this week to chat about his performance, the UK’s history at Eurovision and the controversy surrounding Israel’s participation.
Roisin O’Connor16 May 2026 09:12
