Bucks Fizz has spoken out following the United Kingdom's disappointing last-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition, held in May, saw the UK entry, Look Mum No Computer (real name Sam Battle), receive only one point, landing at the bottom of the leaderboard. This marks the sixth time the UK has finished last in the beloved event.
Bucks Fizz on BBC Breakfast
The iconic pop group, who won Eurovision for the UK in 1981 with their hit 'Making Your Mind Up', addressed the latest failure during an appearance on BBC Breakfast, insisting that 'something needs to change.'
While chatting with presenters Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell, the conversation turned to the group's famous skirt-ripping move from their Eurovision performance. Sarah asked, 'Is that what Britain's missing now in our Eurovision entries? That skirt rip?'
Band Member's Response
Band member Jay Aston replied, 'It's not easy to win that competition. In 70 years, we have won it five times, and there are still countries that have never won. So it's not easy to win. It's what happens on the night. You just never really know. But yeah, it's not good, is it, being at the bottom of the leaderboard fairly continuously. So something needs to change.'
Jon then asked Cheryl Baker what she would suggest if asked how the UK could win again. She quipped, 'Get yourself some Velcro,' prompting laughter. She continued, 'I don't know. I mean, we just need if you've got the best song, the best performance, best production, you could win. We nearly won with Sam Ryder, so it can be done.'
Enduring Popularity
Cheryl also discussed the lasting popularity of Bucks Fizz, now performing as spin-off The Fizz with new members. She noted that their Eurovision clips are replayed every year during the contest, 'so the audience isn't just the ones that grew up 45 years ago. It's younger as well. And the parents that were the children back in those days have raised their children on our music, and so our audience is vast. We've got a massive fan club. You'd be amazed. Thousands and thousands.'
Jay added, 'So many people see this show around the world because the competition has expanded so much. There's so many more countries, and it has made it harder to win, definitely.'
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One from 6am.
