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BBC Rebuts 'Abandoned' Claim After UK Eurovision Act Finishes Last

The UK received one jury point from Ukraine with no public votes, extending a three-year televote drought.

Overview

  • Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, finished last in Saturday’s Eurovision final in Vienna with one jury point and no televote points.
  • PinkNews and the BBC confirmed that a viral video showing Battle seated alone came from a non-broadcast jury rehearsal after the flag parade, not the live show.
  • BBC communications lead Chris McCluskey said production staff led Battle to the green room area during the rehearsal and that no on-camera duties were required then.
  • An older interview clip resurfaced in which Battle made a self-deprecating remark about British people’s intelligence and language skills, prompting mixed reactions online.
  • Battle congratulated Bulgaria’s winner Dara and leaned into the outcome with upbeat posts and a 'Look Mum No Points' t‑shirt, drawing supportive messages from fans.