Boy George said a future UK Eurovision entry should prioritize the song, with the singer chosen afterward. He suggested writing a ballad that disguises itself as disco and Irish music, while adding a “bit gay” character. He also expressed interest in writing the British entry and questioned why the UK is considered unpopular despite its history of influential music. He appeared as a guest performer with San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry led by Senhit, which failed to qualify. He criticized the automatic qualification system for “big five” countries as creating an uneven playing field. He later received lifetime achievement and music artist of the year awards at the British LGBT Awards.
"“I think the emphasis should be about the song. Write the song first, then find the singer.” He added: “You need someone with an amazing voice, like a big European belting hit the sky voice [...] and the song should be a ballad that's pretending to be disco, that's pretending to be Irish, but a bit gay. I mean, that's so Eurovision.”"
"“Well, I'd like to write the British entry. That would be something I would like to do. That's something I would like to do, so I'm putting it out there,” adding: “Because I think, also, I don't know why we're so unpopular. Come on, we've given the world such great music! We're known for our great music!”"
"Boy George appeared as a guest performer with San Marino's Eurovision 2026 entry led by Italian singer Senhit, but the entry did not qualify for the final. It was eliminated in the first semi-final on 12 May. He criticised the automatic qualification system for certain countries - such as the United Kingdom and other “big five” members - saying it was not an even playing field."
"On 28 May, Boy George received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards in central London, presented by Jean Paul Gaultier. He also won music artist of the year. He said: “This acknowledgement is a real honour. I've always believed in being unapologetically yourself so to be recognised in this way means a great deal to me.”"
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