Cheryl Baker Backs UK Eurovision Entry as Bucks Fizz Returns with New Single

Cheryl Baker Backs UK Eurovision Entry as Bucks Fizz Returns with New Single

Cheryl Baker, the 72-year-old former Bucks Fizz star who now performs with The Fizz, has voiced strong support for the UK’s 2026 Eurovision entry, Sam Battle’s ‘Look Mum No Computer’, while also revealing plans for a new single and potential album with the group. Speaking ahead of the Eurovision grand final on May 16, Baker described Battle’s track ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ as “fantastic” but noted it was “Marmite” – a love-it-or-hate-it proposition.

Baker, alongside bandmate Jay Aston, won Eurovision for the UK in 1981 with ‘Making Your Mind Up’. Now, as the UK hopes to end a 29-year drought for a win, Baker believes this year’s entry could finally land the UK on the left-hand side of the scoreboard – a sign of a strong finish. “I actually think our boy’s going to do really well this year,” she said in a recent interview. “It’s fun, it’s different, and Eurovision audiences love that.”

New Single and Album with The Fizz

Beyond Eurovision, Baker has been busy in the studio. She confirmed that The Fizz – the trio formed after Bucks Fizz’s split – has just filmed a video for a new single titled ‘A Crazy Shot in the Dark’, produced by Mike Stock, the legendary songwriter behind many of Bucks Fizz’s hits. The single is expected for release in June, and Baker hinted at a possible album: “I rang him and said, ‘Mike, it’s our 45th anniversary, fancy doing a single?’ And he went, ‘Yeah, all right then.’” The song is described as very 80s, reminiscent of their 1982 number-one hit ‘My Camera Never Lies’.

Baker also revealed that Mike Stock’s son, James, has indicated the team may “carry on and do an album.” While she hasn’t heard it directly from Stock, she said it’s “very, very probable.” The Fizz will also perform on a special cruise to Amsterdam timed around the Eurovision final, ensuring they don’t miss the show.

Eurovision Verdict: Marmite but Hopeful

The UK’s entry this year is Sam Battle, a YouTube personality known for building quirky instruments out of vintage electronics. His song ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’ is sung partly in German, a bold move that Baker and Aston both called “Marmite”. “I think it’s fantastic,” Baker said. “I love his energy and the way he performs it. I’d like to think that we’ll be at least on the left-hand side of the board.”

Aston added that the UK’s recent poor showings – including three consecutive entries (Remember Monday, Olly Alexander, Mae Muller) that received zero points from the public vote – were due to weak songs, not weak performers. “We haven’t had good enough songs,” Aston said. “You’ve got to have a really good song, good performance, good singer. And if you lose one of those elements, you’re not going to do very well.”

Baker also addressed the political dimension of Eurovision, noting that protests over Israel’s inclusion – leading to boycotts by Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia – are nothing new. She recalled that during their 1981 win in Dublin, the IRA “threatened to disrupt” the contest and armed guards were stationed at their rooms. “Eurovision is the biggest TV stage in the world,” she said. “There’s always politics in it.”

Bucks Fizz Crowned Greatest UK Eurovision Entry

A survey commissioned by WhichBingo – where Baker appeared this week – has crowned Bucks Fizz’s ‘Making Your Mind Up’ as the greatest British Eurovision entry of all time for the second consecutive year. The poll of 2,000 adults placed Sam Ryder’s ‘Space Man’ second, followed by Brotherhood of Man’s ‘Save Your Kisses for Me’, Cliff Richard’s ‘Congratulations’, and Katrina and the Waves’ ‘Love Shine a Light’.

Baker said she was “thrilled” by the continued recognition. “To still come out on top again after all these years is unbelievable really,” she said. The survey also revealed that 34% of UK adults tune into the Eurovision final every year, and nearly one in five believe Look Mum No Computer could win in 2026.

Broader Implications: Nostalgia and Reinvention

Baker’s dual focus – celebrating past glories while embracing a new generation of Eurovision acts – highlights a broader trend in the music industry: the enduring power of 80s nostalgia and the willingness of veteran artists to adapt. The Fizz’s upcoming single and potential album tap into a fanbase that grew up with Bucks Fizz, while Baker’s public support for a quirky, tech-inspired act shows a bridge between eras.

This year’s Eurovision also reflects a shift in how the UK approaches the contest. After years of safe, forgettable entries, Battle’s experimental, German-language performance signals a willingness to take risks. For fans hoping the UK can finally break its losing streak, Baker’s endorsement may be a good omen. As she put it: “It’s bigger, brighter, brassier. I think we’ll surprise a lot of people.”

Meanwhile, the music industry continues to reward legacy acts. For more on how entertainers are leveraging their past for new projects, see our feature on Olly Murs Raises Over £830,000 for Soccer Aid in Grueling Challenge. And as the UK looks to the future, the nation’s talent shows remain a proving ground – Britain’s Got Talent airs earlier tonight as Cardiff choir aims for final spot.