La Voix Shines at Eurovision as UK Spokesperson
La Voix, known for her dazzling performances, brought a touch of glamour to the Eurovision Song Contest. As the UK’s spokesperson on Saturday night, she was responsible for announcing the country’s votes. According to the competition’s rules, countries cannot vote for themselves, and this year, the UK’s votes were directed towards France.
Dressed in a glittering gown adorned with silver rhinestones, La Voix made a striking appearance at the BBC’s waterside studios in Salford. During her announcement, she humorously remarked, “Hello, I am your official spokes-diva. Don’t be fooled: I might be talented but I can’t actually walk on water.”
She added, “In fact, I have been shoved in a cleaner’s cupboard with a green screen behind me, without even a Bucks Fizz, and by that I don’t mean Cheryl Baker.” Her witty remarks highlighted the challenges of the role, yet she remained enthusiastic about the event.
“Let’s do this, our twelve points from the United Kingdom go to France!” she concluded, marking the end of the UK’s voting announcement.
Voting Process and Results
Each country’s entry receives points from both a professional jury and a public vote. The maximum number of points any country can receive from either the jury or the public is 12.
Ukraine started the scoring by giving the UK their first point of the night, while they awarded Douze points to Malta. However, the UK’s entry struggled throughout the competition, finishing at the bottom once again. Bulgaria emerged victorious, winning the contest for the first time with Dara and her hit song “Bangaranga.”
The final vote was intense, with Bulgaria narrowly beating Israel to claim the title. There was a wave of boos and jeers from the crowd when Israel received its televotes, placing Noam Bettan at the top of the leaderboard.
Surprises in the Televote
The televote had several surprises, with bookies’ favorites Finland and Greece receiving only 138 and 147 votes respectively. Meanwhile, the UK’s performance was met with mixed reactions. They gained just one point from the jury vote and zero points from the televote.
Earlier in the night, Eurovision fans criticized this year’s UK entry, calling it the “worst song I’ve ever heard.” Electronics performer Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, performed his quirky entry “Eins, Zwei, Drei,” surrounded by fur-clad robots in Austria.
Mixed Reactions to the UK Entry
As the competition progressed, viewers shared their opinions on social media, with many describing the song as “well cringe” and claiming it “deserved nil points.” Comments on X included:
- “This deserves 0 points”
- “Believe me if we could give ourselves nil points, we would.”
- “I think the UK really doesn’t want to win Eurovision, it’s almost like they are trying not to win it.”
- “The UK entry is the worst song I’ve ever heard. Who signed off on that?”
- “I think UK will get last place again this year. That song was well cringe.”
Despite the negative feedback, some argued that although the song wasn’t their “cup of tea,” it was a perfect fit for the contest.
Look Mum No Computer’s Journey
Look Mum No Computer, an electronics performer and self-proclaimed Eurovision fan, launched his YouTube channel in 2016. Since then, he has accumulated over 85 million views and 1.4 million combined subscribers and followers across his various social accounts.
His unique style and dedication to the contest have made him a notable figure in the Eurovision community. While the UK’s performance may not have been a success this year, his journey continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
