UK Eurovision act Sam Battle, known as Look Mum No Computer, has insisted he was not abandoned by his team after footage showed him sitting alone during the jury show, calling the moment 'completely misrepresented'. The video, which went viral, showed him by himself in the Green Room before being invited over by Denmark's delegation during Saturday night's final in Vienna.
Misinformation Claims
Speaking to Metro, Battle denied claims he was ditched, explaining that the Green Room was chaotic after the flag parade and plans changed unexpectedly, leaving him temporarily alone while his dancers and team prepared backstage. He noted that several other countries also had empty seating areas, but Denmark's delegation stood out because they had friends and family present. Battle said he was 'perfectly fine' sitting alone and that the Danish team were simply 'nice and friendly' when they invited him over. He also alleged that some images circulating online showing him with his head in his hands were 'completely fake' and AI-generated.
Last Place Finish
The electronic musician had a difficult night, with his entry Eins, Zwei, Drei finishing last, 515 points behind winner Dara from Bulgaria. He scored one jury point from Ukraine and zero from the public televote. His performance involved dancing in a mock workshop while playing a synthesiser surrounded by fur-clad robots, singing about quitting his job to move to Germany. British viewers criticised the song as 'the worst I've ever heard'.
Social Media Sympathy
Despite the poor result, Battle gained sympathy after a clip showed him alone on a couch in the Green Room. Fans accused the BBC and UK delegation of 'abandoning' him, with some calling the scenes 'shameful'. The Danish delegation invited him to join them, which viewers praised. Many argued the UK fails to take Eurovision seriously, with established artists often avoiding it. Will Young described it as a 'poisoned chalice', and Olly Murs said it was 'not for me'.
Comparison to Previous Acts
Years & Years' Olly Alexander represented the UK in 2024 with two No.1 albums but finished 18th with zero public votes. He later advised future entrants to 'get yourself a really good therapist'. In contrast, countries like Australia send top stars such as Delta Goodrem, who came fourth this year. Winner Dara urged UK artists to overcome prejudices about Eurovision, saying, 'Don't be afraid to jump into a new reality.'
Other Controversies
Fans were also outraged after Czechia's performance was disrupted by a camera error, showing a cameraman in the mirrors and technical glitches. Despite rules allowing a redo, the EBU denied their request, stating the performance and audio were unaffected. Viewers criticised the decision as unfair.
Meanwhile, commentator Graham Norton was praised for his sarcastic remarks during the broadcast, with fans calling him a 'shining light' of UK coverage.
