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As the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals get under way, Kent residents have been sharing their thoughts on whether the UK could win.<\/p>\n

This year’s entry, Eins, Zwei, Drei<\/a>, is performed by Ramsgate’s Sam Battle, known online as Look Mum No Computer.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Five British acts have won the competition previously – the first being Sandie Shaw with her performance, “Puppet on a String”, in 1967.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“Because this puts Ramsgate, as well as Thanet, on the map,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Thanet is famous for its music scene, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that Battle is from our area.”<\/p>\n

Pine said he was supporting Battle to bring the glory home.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

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Lydia and Rebecca said the UK’s Eurovision entry, “Eins, Zwei, Drei”, “sounded great” [Lili Sheppard\/BBC]<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.”<\/p>\n

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Michelle and Chris said they believed this year’s entry had a good chance of winning [Lili Sheppard\/BBC]<\/p>\n

Michelle, from Tonbridge, said she believed the UK had a “good chance” in 2026 compared to previous years.<\/p>\n

“It’s definitely different to our usual entry,” she added. “It’s not too ‘poppy’ which I really like, and I enjoy the chorus.”<\/p>\n

“You can sort of hear where he’s getting his inspiration from and you can hear those different styles.”<\/p>\n

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.”<\/p>\n

The first and second semi-finals are due to take place on Tuesday and Thursday <\/a>respectively.<\/p>\n

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