Fast forward to recent years, and the story gets… spicier. In 2003, Jemini got nul points—the dreaded zero. That’s like showing up to a party and nobody even saying hello. They finished last out of 26 countries.
Where did the UK finish in Eurovision 2026? The full leaderboard of
Then there was Dustin the Turkey in 2008—wait, no, that was Ireland. But the UK’s lowest point came in 2019 when Michael Rice’s "Bigger Than Us" finished last with just 11 points. Ouch. That’s like getting a participation trophy but the trophy has a dent in it.
Wait, What About 2026 and 2026?
You might remember 2026, when Sam Ryder stunned everyone by coming second with "Space Man." That was massive! Suddenly, the UK wasn’t a laughingstock—it was a contender. He got 466 points, the UK’s highest score ever. It felt like the nation collectively fist-pumped.
In 2026, Mae Muller came 25th out of 26 with "I Wrote a Song." Not great, but hey, at least it wasn’t last. And in 2026, Olly Alexander placed 18th with "Dizzy." So the trend is… mixed. But that’s the fun of it, right?
How did UK do in Eurovision 2026? Who came last in the competition and
