Look Mum No Computer speaks out for first time since UK's disastrous Eurovision bottom-placed finish

The win represents a historic moment for the Balkan nation, which only joined the competition in 2005 and had been absent for the previous three editions.

Dara dominated both the jury and public votes at the Wiener Stadthalle, where approximately 10,000 spectators watched the 70th anniversary edition of the musical extravaganza.

"Bangara is a special energy that everyone has got in themselves, a feeling that everything is possible," Dara explained.

The United Kingdom's dismal evening ended with Look Mum No Computer finishing in 25th and last place after securing just a single jury point and receiving the dreaded nul points from viewers across Europe.

Mr Battle, the YouTube personality known for constructing instruments from unconventional materials, including Furby toys and Nintendo Game Boy consoles, performed Eins, Zwei, Drei in a pink boiler suit alongside dancers in fluffy headwear.

BBC commentator Graham Norton praised the energetic performance, noting Mr Battle "really worked that crowd" and captured the fun spirit of Eurovision.

However, European audiences disagreed, marking the third consecutive year Britain has failed to secure any public votes following Olly Alexander in 2024 and Remember Monday in 2025.

This represents the sixth time the UK has finished bottom of the table.

Following the result, Mr Battle took to Instagram as he did his best to remain upbeat. The 37-year-old published a video of himself and his fellow Eurovision stars singing Eins, Zwei, Drei backstage.

In the accompanying caption, he penned: "Bulgaria honestly deserved winner! Met a lot of amazing folk, the most important thing is we all tried our hardest.

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"Regardless of what is against us. Whatever it may be. Gotta keep trying your hardest regardless of the f******n' outcome!!! #eurovision."

His social media statement prompted several fans to express their support and pride, despite the disappointing results.

"You did us all proud, great experience!" one person replied, while a second echoed: "I hope you realise just how adored you are by so many Eurovision fans. You brought something different to our UK entry, you absolutely smashed your performances. Be proud of yourself coz I’m proud of you." (sic)

And a third echoed: "You rocked it. Super proud of you and everyone involved!"

Elsewhere, Israel's Noam Bettan secured second position with 343 points, propelled by a strong public vote of 220 that briefly placed the country atop the leaderboard.

The 28-year-old performed Michelle, a romantic pop song about a toxic relationship sung in English, Hebrew and French, receiving a warmer reception than at the semi-finals, where audience members had shouted: "Stop the genocide."

Audible boos erupted in the arena when Israel's final points tally was announced, with some fans continuing to chant the country's name in response.

Pro-Palestine demonstrations took place across the Austrian capital, with around 2,000 people gathering in the city centre on Saturday to protest Israel's inclusion.

Five nations withdrew from the competition in protest at Israel's continued participation, representing the largest boycott since 1970.

Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland all declined to compete after the European Broadcasting Union changed rules around voting and state-sponsored promotion, but stopped short of excluding Israeli broadcaster Kan.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ opted to screen the Eurovision-themed episode of Father Ted instead of the grand final, while Spain aired its own music special, The House of Music.