The United Kingdom’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest has sparked a strong reaction from viewers, with some calling it the country’s “worst ever” performance. Look Mum No Computer, also known as Sam Battle, represented the UK in Vienna, Austria, with his song “Eins, Zwei, Drei” – an energetic electronic-pop track that heavily features synths and includes a lively dance routine with performers dressed as computers.
During the performance, Battle attempted to engage the audience by getting them to sing along, chanting: “When I say eins, you say zwei.” The YouTube star wore a pink boiler suit while dancers in fluffy headwear performed in a mock workshop setting. He played a synthesizer and even ended up in a cardboard box, adding to the quirky spectacle.
However, the performance received harsh criticism on social media, with many calling it “bonkers” and labeling it as the worst UK entry in years. The song scored zero points in the public vote and just one point from the jury, placing Battle at the bottom of the rankings.
One user wrote on X: “I’m so sorry we entered this guys honestly we all feel sick.” Another joked that they are “not sure Europe will even let us rejoin after this,” while others claimed it was the worst they had heard and predicted the UK would finish last. A critic on X called the song choice “shameful,” noting that England, known for producing great music, opted for a “German march music” style. Another person joked that the performance was a “small crime against humanity,” while others described it as “diabolical” and only worth “zero points.”
Despite the backlash, Battle was aware that the odds were stacked against him in the competition. Bookmakers had him at 80/1 to win, but he expressed his comfort with being an underdog before the contest. He told the Independent that he wasn’t bothered by the criticism, stating that “nobody’s actually seen the full [performance]. There’s a lot more going on than meets the eye – I’m hoping it’s going to surprise people.”
After finishing last in the competition, Battle shared a gracious statement on social media, acknowledging Bulgaria as the “deserved winner” of the contest. Fans quickly praised his performance, despite the disappointing result, which was not entirely unexpected. Battle was the third UK act in a row to receive zero points in the public vote, following Remember Monday in 2025 and Olly Alexander in 2024.
One fan wrote: “You were amazing, first time I have watched the Eurovision for 11 years, normally avoid it like a dose of flu.” Another commented that the song was “fun and quirky.”
The full results of the Eurovision Song Contest can be found here.
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