Boy George ‘so sad’ he did not make Eurovision final with San Marino entry
The singer was part of the San Marino entry alongside Senhit with their song Superstar but the pair were eliminated from the contest on Tuesday.
www.standard.co.ukHere’s the latest on Boy George and San Marino in Eurovision as of today.
- Boy George appeared onstage with San Marino's act SENHIT during the first Eurovision semi-final in Vienna (12 May 2026), performing the duo’s song Superstar. San Marino did not advance to the final. [independent: May 13, 2026][standard: May 12, 2026]
- After the semi-final, Boy George said he was sad not to reach the final but described the Eurovision experience as fabulous and thanked SENHIT and the San Marino delegation. He also noted plans to perform with SENHIT again in Milan in July as part of his Culture Club show. [independent: May 13, 2026][standard: May 12, 2026]
- Reports around the contest highlighted ongoing controversy about Israel’s participation and related boycotts by several countries, with Amnesty International commenting on the EBU’s handling of that issue. While notable, these developments did not alter San Marino’s semifinal outcome. [independent: May 13, 2026][standard: May 12, 2026]
Key nodes:
- Event: Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Vienna
- Country entry: San Marino
- Artist collaboration: Boy George with Senhit
- Outcome: San Marino eliminated in semi-final; no final appearance
If you’d like, I can pull a brief timeline of Boy George’s Eurovision involvement this year, or summarize reactions from fans and press across UK and European outlets. I can also offer a quick snapshot of how San Marino’s selection process worked for 2026.