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<\/p>\nThe UK\u2019s hopes of Eurovision glory appear to be fading fast after the UK entry, Look Mum No Computer, has suffered a dramatic slump in the betting market ahead of next week\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n
According to the latest odds by William Hill, the UK act has drifted significantly in recent weeks and is now considered a rank outsider to win the competition. <\/p>\n
Having initially opened at 20\/1 when the Eurovision entries were first unveiled, Look Mum No Computer is now priced at a huge 80\/1, leaving the UK down in 17th place in the outright betting market less than 10 days before the final.<\/p>\n
The star has already been slammed for German words in the song <\/p>\n
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Leading the market are Finland, represented by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, whose popularity with bettors has continued to grow. <\/p>\n
The Finnish act were already favourites at 4\/1 back in February, but sustained support has seen their odds shorten dramatically to just 5\/4, making them the clear frontrunners for the 2026 title. <\/p>\n
Denmark sit next in the betting at 11\/2 and are joined by Greece at the same price, with both countries consistently featuring near the top of the market since betting opened earlier this year. <\/p>\n
Lee Phelps, spokesperson for William Hill, said the market was beginning to take a clear shape as anticipation builds ahead of the live shows.<\/p>\n
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The singers name is Sam Buttle <\/p>\n
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\u201cThe 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is just around the corner and the market is really starting to take shape, with Finland the clear punters\u2019 pick and the UK\u2019s chances plummeting,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cHaving been 4\/1 favourites when most of the acts were announced, Finland have since been very popular in the betting and are now the undeniable frontrunners at 5\/4, ahead of Denmark at 11\/2. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt looks as though it could be another bleak year for the UK who have been friendless in the betting, drifting from 20\/1 at the time of \u2018Look Mum No Computer\u2019, to 80\/1 wide outsiders less than 10 days out from the competition.\u201d <\/p>\n
The latest odds movement will do little to ease pressure on the UK delegation, with British Eurovision entries having struggled to consistently challenge at the top end of the scoreboard in recent years.<\/p>\n
Despite the gloomy outlook from bookmakers, Eurovision has a long history of surprise results and dramatic voting swings on the night, meaning the UK act will still hope to stage an upset when the contest gets underway next week. <\/p>\n
The UK\u2019s Eurovision 2026 entry has sparked debate after it was revealed that parts of the song will be performed in German. <\/p>\n
The song blends retro synth-pop with Britpop-inspired sounds and features repeated German lyrics throughout the chorus, including the phrase \u201cEins, zwei, drei.\u201d <\/p>\n
The unusual choice has surprised some Eurovision fans given the act is representing the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
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The conest will kick off next week <\/p>\n
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Mr Battle, who previously fronted indie band Zibra before building a large online following through his experimental electronic music projects and homemade synthesizers, was internally selected by the BBC to compete for the UK in Vienna this May.<\/p>\n
Some Eurovision fans praised the entry for finally embracing the quirky and theatrical style often associated with the contest, while others questioned whether the song could score well with voters.<\/p>\n