United Kingdom in Theo's Song Contest

The United Kingdom participated in Theo's Song Contest in every single edition since edition 1. It has won three times, the most out of any other country. The hosting cities are London, (Edition 3), Manchester (Edition 6) and Glasgow (Edition 8) 
The United Kingdom's winners have been Rick Astley with "Never Gonna Give You Up" (Edition 2), Sophie and The Giants with "Break The Silence" (Edition 5) and Adele with "Easy On Me" (Edition 7).
==Background==
Theo's Song Contest is a international fan contest based on Eurovision held by the fictional Theo's Broadcasting Union (TBU). Each country is claimed by real people, and they send a song, the people then vote for their countries favourite song. Since the beginning, Theo's Song Contest has been open to every country that has sent in an application. The United Kingdom is what is known as an "Automatic Entrant" which means that is guaranteed a spot in the contest.
==Participation History==
Edition	Entrant 	Song 	Language	Final 	Points 	Semi 	Points
1 	Gabriel Templar 	"They're Not Happy About Me"	English 	Didn't Qualify	Didn't Qualify 	9th 	17
2 	Rick Astley 	"Never Gonna Give You Up" 	English 	1st 	209 	1st 	20
3 	Wilbur Soot 	"Your New Boyfriend" 	English 	Didn't Qualify	Didn't Qualify 	9th 	18
4 	Kim Wilde 	"Kids In America" 	English 	17th (Last) 	0This would be 4th with 155 points, however the juror did not vote	5th 	26
5 	Sophie And The Giants	"Break The Silence" 	English 	1st 	219 	2nd 	39
6 	Self Esteem 	"Prioritise Pleasure" 	English 	17th 	110 	Automatic Qualifier 	Automatic Qualifier
7 	Adele 	"Easy On Me" 	English 	1st 	224 	3rd 	36
8 	Cat Burns 	"Into You" 	English 	13th 	134 	Automatic Qualifier|	Automatic Qualifier|
9 	Liam Payne 	"Strip That Down" 	English 	8th 	179 	4th 	70
10 	LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER 	"Human Procrastination" 	English 	Didn't Qualify	Didn't Qualify 	12th 	37
==Edition 1 Participation==
the United Kingdom's participation in Theo's Song Contest started in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The song was chosen by the BBC, and they still choose the entries to this day.
The song selected was "They're Not Happy About Me" by Gabriel Templar. The song is a pop song, about isolation and being ostracized from society. On stage, Templar was accompanied by a prison cell with other prisoners that didn't like him, to further emphasize being trapped. The backdrop was of an orange sunset. The song performed 9th in semi-final 2. The song did not qualify for the Grand Final
Points awarded by the United Kingdom at Theo's Song Contest edition 1
Score 	Country
12 points	Sweden
10 points	United States
8 points 	Vietnam
7 points 	Canada
6 points 	Netherlands
5 points 	China
4 points 	Cuba
3 points 	New Zealand
2 points 	South Korea
1 point 	Norway
==Edition 2 Participation==
The United Kingdom continued participating in Theo's Song Contest past edition one, Also competing in Melbourne, Australia.
The song that BBC selected was famous among the people both in and out of the United Kingdom, with them selecting "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley. The song is a pop song about loving someone and telling them about how much the singer wants to be with you. On stage, Astley was accompanied with a woman and a bartender behind a prop bar. The stage background was light blue. Astley performed 3rd in Semi-Final one, and came first with 20 points. The song then performed 9th in the Grand Final, and winning the contest. 
Points awarded by the 
United Kingdom at 
Theo's Song Contest edition 2
Score 	Country
12 points	Greece
10 points	Sweden
8 points 	Spain
7 points 	Cyprus
6 points 	Chile
5 points 	China
4 points 	New Zealand
3 points 	North Macedonia
2 points 	France
1 point 	Ukraine
==Edition 3 Participation==
After the win in Melbourne, they were required to compete in edition 3. They decided to host in London.
The song that BBC selected was sung by a famous YouTuber. They selected "Your New Boyfriend" by Wilbur Soot. The song is a pop song that is a message to his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. On stage, Soot was accompanied with a dancer, who represents the new boyfriend, and a guitar, that Soot picks up to play in the final chorus. The stage background was a white wall. The song performed 11th in Semi-Final two, and came 9th with 18points, 
Points awarded by the 
United Kingdom at 
Theo's Song Contest 
edition 3
Score 	Country
12 points	Germany
10 points	Greece
8 points 	United States
7 points 	Czech Republic
6 points 	Poland
5 points 	South Africa
4 points 	South Korea
3 points 	Spain
2 points 	Estonia
1 point 	Ireland
==Edition 4 Participation==
The United Kingdom participated in Edition 4, Athens, Greece
The song that BBC selected was another song from the 80s. They selected "Kids in America" by Kim Wilde. The song is a pop song that celebrates American Youth. On stage, Wilde was accompanied with a live band, and purple lighting. The stage background was a window. The song performed 15th in Semi-Final two, and came 5th with 26 points. The song then performed 12th in the Grand Final, coming last with 0 points. All points given to the United Kingdom were retracted as the jury did not submit their points in the allowed time.
==Edition 5 Participation==
The first time the United Kingdom has used a National Final was during edition 5, set in Lyon, France. The people of the UK voted in their National Final, titled On The Way To Victory.
The people selected "Break The Silence" by band Sophie And The Giants. The song is a pop song about using your voice as your most powerful tool, even if it's scary. On stage, Sophie carried her Microphone in one hand, and a megaphone in the other. Her band, or "Giants" all performed in the back, letting Sophie take control of the stage. Midway through the song, Sophie picked up a mallet and destroyed the megaphone. The stage background was beige. The United Kingdom was invited to be in Lyon's Big 5, performing 4th for the Automatic Qualifier spot, but losing out to Super Trouper by ABBA. The song performed 4th in Semi-Final two, and came 2nd with 39 points. The song then performed 4th in the Grand Final, coming first with 219 points. 
Points awarded by the 
United Kingdom at 
Theo's Song Contest edition 5
Score 	Country
12 points	Australia
10 points	Vatican City
8 points 	Morocco
7 points 	Norway
6 points 	San Marino
5 points 	United States of America
4 points 	Mexico
3 points 	France
2 points 	Sweden
1 point 	Ireland
==Edition 6 participation==
The BBC went back to internally selecting for their act in Manchester.
The song selected was Prioritise Pleasure by Self Esteem. The song is a pop song about prioritising yourself in a sexual way. On stage, Esteem was joined with her backup dancers. The United Kingdom Automatically qualified, but presented their song 12th in Semi-Final two. They then performed 18th in the Grand final, coming 17th with 110 points.
Points awarded by the United Kingdom at Theo's Song Contest edition 6
Score 	Country
12 points	Belgium
10 points	Sri Lanka
8 points 	Canada
7 points 	Italy
6 points 	Poland
5 points 	United States
4 points 	Australia
3 points 	India
2 points 	Greece
1 point 	Germany
==Edition 7 Participation==
The BBC used a National Final, by the title of Britain Decides, for their artist to represent them in Corfu, Greece
The people selected "Easy on me" by former host, Adele. The song is a pop ballad about a messy divorce that Adele was in, and is explaining to her son what's happening. On stage, Adele was accompanied by a chair, which she sat in the entire time. The song performed 3th in Semi-Final two, and came 3nd with 36 points. The song then performed 4th in the Grand Final, winning the contest with 224 points.
Points awarded by the United Kingdom at Theo's Song Contest edition 7
Score 	Country
12 points	Australia
10 points	Somalia
8 points 	South Korea
7 points 	Sweden
6 points 	Netherlands
5 points 	Palau
4 points 	Austria
3 points 	Greece
2 points 	Arandelle
1 point 	Finland
==Edition 8 participation==
The BBC went back to internally selecting for their act in Glasgow.
The song selected was "Into You" by Cat Burns. The song is an acoustic song about a blossoming relationship. On stage, Burns was accompanied with a chair, microphone stand and a guitar that she played for the entire song. The United Kingdom Automatically qualified, but presented their song 12th in Semi-Final two. They then performed 8th in the Grand final, coming 13th with 134 points.
 Points awarded by the United Kingdom at Theo's Song Contest edition 8
Score 	Country
12 points	Cyprus
10 points	Mexico
8 points 	Poland
7 points 	Spain
6 points 	Italy
5 points 	Thailand
4 points 	Arandelle
3 points 	South Korea
2 points 	Palau
1 point 	Argentina
==Edition 9 participation==
The BBC internally selected their Brisbane act
The song selected was "Strip That Down" by Liam Payne. The song is a trap song about wealth, independence, sex and celebrity appeal,. On stage, Payne leaned heavily into one of the themes, as he had British dancer Samantha Bentley accompany him while dancing around the stage together. The backdrop was strobe. The United Kingdom 18th in Semi-Final two, and came 4th, qualifying for the grand final . Payne then performed 8th in the Grand final, coming 8th overall with 179 points.
Points awarded by the United Kingdom at Theo's Song Contest edition 9
Score 	Country
12 points	Japan
10 points	Spain
8 points 	Nigeria
7 points 	Brazil
6 points 	Italy
5 points 	Arandelle
4 points 	South Korea
3 points 	Vietnam
2 points 	Ukraine
1 point 	Romania
== Edition 10 participation ==
The BBC used an internal selection to decide their edition 10 act for Nagasaki, Japan.
The song selected was "Human Procrastination" by singer and YouTuber LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. The song is an electronic song about humanity's denial towards big issues, such as climate change. On stage, LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER was joined with televisions and beat pads. The backdrop was strobe lights, along with other strobe lights surrounding him. The song performed 12th in the First Semi-Final. It came 12th with 37 points, failing to qualify for the Grand Final. 
Points awarded by the United Kingdom at Theo's Song Contest edition 10
Score 	Country
12 points	Åland Islands
10 points	Mexico
8 points 	South Korea
7 points 	Australia
6 points 	Greece
5 points 	Saint Lucia
4 points 	Cyprus
3 points 	Jokerstan
2 points 	New Zealand
1 point 	France
==Hostings==
The United Kingdom has hosted Theo's Song Contest three times, for edition 3, 6 and 8.
Edition	Location 	Venue 	Presenters 	Semi-Final 1 Opening Song 	Semi-Final 2 Opening Song 	Grand Final Opening Song 	Grand Final Closing Song
3 	London 	Royal Albert Hall 	None 	LDShadowLady - "Something Old, Something New"	Adele - "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)"	Rick Astley - "Together Forever" 	Rick Astley - "Never Gonna Give You Up"
6 	Manchester	Palace Theatre Manchester	Harry Styles, Adele and David Attenborough	Freya Skye - "Lose My Head" 	Louis Tomlinson - "Back to You" 	Sophie And The Giants - "We Own The Night"	Sophie And The Giants - "Break The Silence"
8 	Glasgow 	OVO Theatre 	Dua Lipa, Graham Norton and Freya Skye 	Florrie - "Communicate" 	Maisie Peters - "Psycho" 	Adele - "Set Fire To The Rain" 	Adele - "Easy On Me"
== Commentators==
Edition	Language	Semi-Finals 	Final
1 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
2 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
3 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
4 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
5 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
6 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
7 	English 	Graham Norton 	Graham Norton
8 	English 	Jo Bunting and Jenni Murray 	Emma Barnett and Jenni Murray
9 	English 	Jenni Murray and Graham Norton	Jenni Murray and Graham Norton
10 	English 	Jo Bunting 	Jenni Murray and Graham Norton