UK’s Eurovision act Look Mum No Computer ‘abandoned’ in viral clip – but that’s not quite true
Look Mum No Computer represented the UK at Eurovision 2026 (Getty Images)
A viral video of the UK’s Eurovision act Look Mum No Computer sees the singer sitting alone in the arena after a performance. It has seen the BBC draw heavy criticism for “abandoning” him, while someone from Denmark’s team invited him to sit with them.
The video went viral after the UK’s act – real name Sam Battle – came dead last with one point, while Bulgaria won Eurovision for the first time ever, and after a three-year absence.
Sharing the video, which has been viewed more than 4million times, one person said: “Shameful that our act at Eurovision was abandoned by the BBC and his team as the scores came in! And how lovely of the Denmark team to invite him to sit with them, so he wasn’t alone.
“Well done BBC, you chose him and then you abandoned him. Vile.”
The original person who posted the video gave some key context, making it clear it was taken during the jury show and not the actual live finals.
While it picked up momentum, some tried to break through the noise and give some more context on what was actually happening.
‘Why let the truth get in the way of a good story’
Chris McCluskey, head of communications for entertainment and channels at the BBC, responded on X by quoting the video.
McCluskey wrote: “Some facts on this may be useful – this was a rehearsal, following the flag parade, with no scores given at this point – and the ones that did happen later that evening were merely a tech run for the real thing. But why let the truth get in the way of a good story.”
He went on: “It was following a flag parade in non-TX jury final. He was led to green room area by production but there were no on camera rehearsal responsibilities for the UK team at this time. It was merely an off camera logistical matter following flag parade. Nothing more.”
During Saturday night’s live final, Look Mum No Computer was not left alone, and was seen surrounded by the rest of the UK team.
PinkNews has contacted the BBC for comment.
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