Overview
- Boy George told The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X on Thursday that he would like to write the United Kingdom’s next Eurovision entry, an offer that is public expression of intent rather than a confirmed appointment by UK broadcasters.
- He made the statement after guesting on San Marino’s performance in Vienna, where he and Senhit co-wrote and performed “Superstar” but failed to qualify from the semi-final.
- On the radio show he criticised the Eurovision rule that guarantees automatic final places to the “Big Five” — the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain — saying that bypassing national selection makes the contest uneven.
- The UK’s 2026 entry finished at the bottom of the scoreboard with Look Mum No Computer gaining one point, a result that highlights Britain’s continued poor run at the contest and helps explain calls for change.
- Boy George’s comments arrive as Eurovision faces heightened scrutiny after 2026 voting-rule tweaks, reinstated juries for semi-finals and several broadcaster boycotts, and they could prompt broadcasters to consider whether to engage external songwriters for future entries.