They are mixed views on whether Ramsgate's Sam Battle, known as Look Mum No Computer, could win.
As the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals get under way, Kent residents have been sharing their thoughts on whether the UK could win. The 37-year-old YouTuber is bidding to become the first UK entry to win since 1997, when Katrina and the Waves took home the title.
Five British acts have won the competition previously - the first being Sandie Shaw with her performance, "Puppet on a String", in 1967. Geoff Pine, owner of Red Arrows Music Club in Ramsgate, told the BBC he was "pleased" to have a local musician competing in the contest.
"Thanet is famous for its music scene, so it doesn't come as a surprise that Battle is from our area. ""It's been a while since we won a Eurovision," he said. "Even if he doesn't end up winning, being part of the competition is a big opportunity for him.
"Lydia and Rebecca said the UK's Eurovision entry, "Eins, Zwei, Drei", "sounded great" Lydia, from Tunbridge Wells, said although Battle went for a different approach compared to previous UK entries, the UK still had "no chance of winning" even though she thought the song sounded great. Rebecca, also from Tunbridge Wells, said: "I think it's unlikely we'll win. If he's going to perform like that in costume, it will definitely be a good one to watch though.
"Michelle and Chris said they believed this year's entry had a good chance of winning Michelle, from Tonbridge, said she believed the UK had a "good chance" in 2026 compared to previous years. "It's definitely different to our usual entry," she added. "It's not too 'poppy' which I really like, and I enjoy the chorus. " "You can sort of hear where he's getting his inspiration from and you can hear those different styles.
" Michelle's husband, Chris, said: "With the use of European language in the song as well it might appeal to the other country's judges. "Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by itCelebrities donate art for mental health event
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