Boy George Joins Forces for Eurovision Surprise!

has reportedly made a surprise bid for 2026 after teaming up with an Italian singer to compete. 

The Culture Club frontman, 64, could be set to represent San Marino in the competition which will take place in May.

The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, Austria following JJ's victory at the Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland with their song Wasted Love. 

Boy George is said to have teamed up with singer Senhit on her song Superstar after she previously represented San Marino in 2021. 

The singer placed 22nd during her last attempt at Eurovision glory, but insiders are hoping a 'big name' like Boy George could aid them to victory. 

A source said: 'San Marino’s team are thrilled they have managed to get Boy George to put himself forward. It’s quite the coup.'

They added to The Daily Star: 'Getting such a big name to represent them would be an incredible moment. It would be such a big moment for San Marino.' 

Daily Mail has contacted Boy George's representative for comment. 

The annual competition will celebrate its 70th anniversary later this year, but has found itself in the midst of its 'most serious crisis ever' following a growing boycott by several countries. 

Last week, the UK's act for  was revealed, following claims the previous representative had been axed by bosses when the discovered their past 'unacceptable comments and behaviour'.

Electronic act LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will take to the stage in Vienna in May in a bid to win over Europe's votes.

After his involvement was announced on BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER said it was 'bonkers' to be part of Eurovision after being a fan of the contest for many years.

Host Scott Mills said that his song for the contest wasn't 'ready' yet, but the track would be played for the first time on his show in the coming weeks. 

The annual competition will celebrate its 70th anniversary later this year, but has found itself in the midst of its 'most serious crisis ever' following a growing boycott by several countries. 

It was reported last month that a previous performer was being lined up by BBC bosses to represent the UK, but was axed after comments they had made online previously were discovered during routine background checks.

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER launched his career in 2014 as Sam Battle, the frontman of the indie rock band ZIBRA. 

The band performed at Glastonbury in 2015 for BBC Introducing, and since then, he launched his flourishing solo career indulging his passion for electronic and synth sounds.

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026. His bold vision, unique sound and electric performance style make him a truly unforgettable artist. 

'LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage – creativity, ambition, and a distinctly British wit. I am sure he will make us all proud on the international stage in May.'