UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs
UK Members of Parliament are launching an inquiry into the country's poor performance at the Eurovision Song Contest. The committee plans to examine the BBC's selection process and determine why the UK has struggled to achieve success in recent years.
Why it matters
The inquiry reflects public and political interest in the effectiveness of the BBC's management of national cultural representation on the international stage.
Image source, Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, finished in last place at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with one point for his song "Eins, Zwei, Drei"
The UK's "dismal" record in selecting songs and acts for Eurovision is to be scrutinised by MPs.
In May, Look Mum No Computer came last with one point. In 2023 Mae Muller finished second from bottom and in 2021 James Newman came last - this time with "nul points".
The act that represents the UK is selected by the BBC, sometimes with a record label or music management company.
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