Eurovision 2026 Results: How Bulgaria’s Dara Won — And Why the UK Came Last

Bulgarian pop sensation Dara has secured her country's first-ever victory at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, while the United Kingdom's Look Mum No Computer slumped to the very bottom of the leaderboard. Performing the high-energy party anthem Bangaranga, the 27-year-old singer defied betting odds to sweep the competition with a spectacular 516 points, leaving the rest of Europe chasing her shadow.  

While Bulgaria celebrates historical glory, the UK is nursing another massive Eurovision hangover as Sam Battle’s eccentric synth-pop performance failed to land a single point from the global public vote.  

Eurovision 2026 Voting Results Explained

Dara's victory on Saturday night was achieved through a dominant performance across both the national juries and the global televote, culminating in a total score of 516 points. The track, which balances contemporary electronic production with traditional "kukeri" folklore bones, created an immediate curiosity gap that translated into massive voting blocks.  

Israel’s Noam Bettan finished in a distant second place with 343 points for his multilingual track Michelle, following a week heavily overshadowed by political demonstrations and a five-nation boycott by Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia. Romania's Alexandra Căpitănescu rounded out the top three with her rock entry Choke Me, while global pop favorite Delta Goodrem secured a respectable fourth-place finish for Australia.  

Full Leaderboard Breakdown

The 70th edition of the grand final featured 25 countries returning to the stage at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle. Here is how the top of the leaderboard shook out on Saturday night:  

The Top 5 Standings

• 1st Place: Bulgaria (Dara – Bangaranga) — 516 points  

  
  

• 2nd Place: Israel (Noam Bettan – Michelle) — 343 points  

  
  

• 3rd Place: Romania (Alexandra Căpitănescu – Choke Me) — Score details pending final validation  

  
  

• 4th Place: Australia (Delta Goodrem – Eclipse) — Elite piano-to-air performance  

  
  

• 5th Place: Italy (Sal Da Vinci – Per Sempre Si) — Classical crooner appeal  

  
  

Why the UK Ended in Last Place Again

Representing the United Kingdom, YouTube star Sam Battle (performing under his moniker Look Mum No Computer) took the stage in a bright pink jumpsuit with his track Eins, Zwei, Drei. The staging was undeniably energetic, complete with giant, fluffy green interactive computers and a live workshop layout. Battle even attempted an interactive crowd chant, shouting, "When I say eins, you say zwei!"  

However, the campy novelty approach completely missed the mark with neutral European viewers. When the televoting results were read aloud, the UK suffered the ultimate humiliation: nul points from the public vote, finishing the night at the absolute bottom of the scoreboard with just a single solitary point from the collective national juries. This marks a brutal return to the lower depths of the tournament for the BBC, echoing James Newman’s infamous zero-point run in 2021.  

Post-Credits Scene: Where Will Eurovision 2027 Be Hosted?

By securing the historical win, Bulgaria wins the rights to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. This outcome provides a massive sigh of relief for the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) organizers. Had Israel pulled off a late surge to win from second place, it would have presented unprecedented logistical, security, and political headaches regarding a 2027 host destination amidst ongoing global boycotts.

Instead, the show heads to Sofia for the very first time next May. Dara will not receive any financial prize money for her monumental victory—per tournament tradition, she takes home the iconic 1950s-style Crystal Microphone glass trophy and an absolute guarantee of massive global streaming spikes.

Quick Facts

• Event: 70th Eurovision Song Contest (Grand Final)  

  
  

• Winner: Dara (Bulgaria)  

  
  

• Winning Song: Bangaranga (516 points)  

  
  

• Runner-Up: Noam Bettan (Israel – 343 points)  

  
  

• Last Place: Look Mum No Computer (United Kingdom – 1 point)  

  
  

• Host Venue: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria  

  
  

• International Broadcast Availability: Streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK, Peacock in the US, and SBS On Demand in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Bangaranga" mean?

Winner Dara explained that Bangaranga represents a special internal energy or force that allows people to drop their everyday masks of chasing perfection and realize that everything is possible. The song's rhythm is heavily inspired by ancient Bulgarian kukeri rituals, where participants wear heavy animal masks and bells to drive away evil spirits.  

Did any countries boycott Eurovision 2026?

Yes, five prominent participating nations officially boycotted the 2026 tournament in Vienna: Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and Slovenia. All five pulled out of the competition in protest against Israel's continued participation.  

Did the UK get zero points at Eurovision 2026?

The UK finished in last place with 1 single point awarded during the national jury voting phase. However, Sam Battle received a completely empty row—the dreaded nul points—from the public televote across Europe.  

Who came second and third in Eurovision 2026?

Israel's Noam Bettan finished in second place with his song Michelle, while Romania's rock act Alexandra Căpitănescu took third place with Choke Me.