Look Mum No Computer is looking to win Eurovision for the UK for the first time in almost 30 years, and presenter Graham Norton gave his verdict on the act’s chances
The UK’s Eurovision host Graham Norton gave his honest two-word opinion on the nation’s entry this year.
Look Mum No Computer will compete against 24 other acts in the grand final tonight (Saturday, May 16). According to Graham, the song is something of a departure from the UK’s usual Eurovision entries.
The presenter, 63, has presented the UK’s Eurovision coverage since 2009 and is optimistic about the chances on Look Mum No Computer, the creation of YouTuber and electronic musician Sam Battle.
Speaking on his Wanging On podcast, which he co-hosts with actress and presenter Maria McErlane, he described the tune as a “big banger”.
Graham said: “This year, the UK are taking a big swing, because it’s a big, techno-dance thing. It does not sound like a song from the UK.
“Which is indicated by the fact it’s called Ein, Zwei, Drei (German for one, two, three). It’s very European, but it is a big banger.”
Maria astutely pointed out that the UK has “tried everything else” without much success. The UK last won the competition in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves.
Graham agreed, adding: “Exactly, it will get the arena going. Also, it’s an odd year. There’s no real theme for these songs.
“You know normally, there’s lots of dance music, lots of ballads, there’s something is dominant.”
Look Mum No Computer are one of four entries who qualified automatically for the final, along with those from Italy, Germany and France as they are the biggest TV markets.
Spain also normally qualify automatically but they are boycotting this year’s event due to Israel’s participation.
Graham says he’s heard most of the entries and talked up one in particular from those that qualified from the semi-finals.
Australia is being represented by former Neighbours actress Delta Goodrem, who has five top 10 singles in the UK charts and many more in Australia.
The Eurovision presenter thinks she could be a dark horse: “She (Delta Goodrem) can sing like nobody’s business. And it’s one of those Eurovision songs where, you know, there isn’t an octave left unturned.
“If she can do it on the night, it will be really spectacular.”
If Delta does triumph that could pose an interesting situation regarding who would host next year’s event, as the host nation is normally held in the country of the previous edition’s winner.
According to Graham, there may be a solution to that. He said: “Well this is interesting. Last night I was doing an interview on Australian radio with Joel Creasey, he used to be the Australian commentator.
“He was saying that every year, Australia make a deal with someone in case they win, what country will host it.
“He feels that maybe they do deals with multiple countries but don’t tell anyone.”
Catch the UK’s Eurovision coverage tonight (Saturday, May 16) from 8pm to 11.50pm on BBC One.
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