La Voix to Announce UK Jury Votes at 2026 Eurovision Grand Final
The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star becomes the first UK 'spokesqueen' for the contest, which Austria is hosting. Look Mum No Computer, real name Sam Battle, will represent the UK in the final with the song 'Eins, Zwei, Drei'. The event has been marked by protests and boycotts over Israel’s participation.
pinknews.co.ukLa Voix is set to announce the results of the UK’s national jury at Eurovision on Saturday, becoming the first UK Eurovision 'spokesqueen'. The 46-year-old RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, follows previous announcers that include Dame Joanna Lumley, Catherine Tate, Nigella Lawson, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
La Voix said: "I’m absolutely over the moon to be announcing the UK jury scores at Eurovision 2026.
It’s the one night where sequins are en masse, key changes are compulsory, and absolutely anything can happen – so naturally I feel right at home. " The performer was forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing in 2025 due to an injury. Look Mum No Computer is representing the UK at Eurovision 2026, performing the song 'Eins, Zwei, Drei'.
The artist, whose real name is Sam Battle, secured his place in the grand final as part of the 'big four' nations automatically qualifying alongside Italy, Germany, and France. Austria is the 2026 Eurovision host nation. 4 million subscribers.
Sam Battle told the Press Association that while winning would be 'absolutely amazing,' he is primarily participating for the experience. The contest has unfolded against a backdrop of controversy surrounding Israel’s inclusion. Noam Bettan, 28, performed the song 'Michelle' in Tuesday’s Eurovision 2026 semi-final and faced boos from the crowd during his performance.
Protests took place in the Austrian capital this week over Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision 2026. Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia boycotted Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion. @Independent reported that Amnesty International criticised the EBU earlier this week for its failure to suspend Israel from Eurovision.
In 2025, Israel’s entrant Yuval Raphael finished as runner-up at Eurovision. In 2025, two protesters attempted to storm the stage and throw paint during Yuval Raphael’s Eurovision performance.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2026-05-12
Noam Bettan performs 'Michelle' in Eurovision 2026 semi-final and faces boos from the crowd
1 source@Independent - 2026-05-13
Protests take place in Austrian capital over Israel’s inclusion; Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia boycott
1 source@Independent - 2026-05-14
Amnesty International criticises EBU for failure to suspend Israel, calling it 'cowardice' and 'blatant double standard'
1 source@Independent - 2026-05-15
La Voix scheduled to announce UK jury results on Saturday; Look Mum No Computer to perform for UK in grand final
1 source@Independent
Potential Impact
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Amnesty International criticism increases public pressure on EBU regarding participation rules
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La Voix’s high-profile drag queen role as spokesqueen may broaden audience appeal for the broadcast
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Five countries boycotting reduces participating nations and may affect viewership or diplomatic perception of the event
Transparency Panel
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