Eurovision’s Most Controversial On-Stage Moments Resurface — From “Too Hot for TV” Performances to Wardrobe Mishaps That Shocked Fans

WACKY costumes, blinding lights, jaw-dropping performances and cheesy pop can only mean one thing – it’s Eurovision time again. This year the most eclectic array..

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WACKY costumes, blinding lights, jaw-dropping performances and cheesy pop can only mean one thing – it’s Eurovision time again.

This year the most eclectic array of talent takes over Vienna after Austria’s JJ won the annual music competition in BaselSwitzerland last year.Studio portrait of Look Mum No Computer in a pink jumpsuit against a pink background.

Look Mum No Computer – real name Sam Battle – will compete for the UKCredit: © Corinne Cumming
Linda Lampenius playing the violin at the First Rehearsal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen performing Liekinheitin for Finland – and we’ll see them on stage again this SaturdayCredit: © Corinne Cumming 2025
Vanilla Ninja performs during the Eurovision Song Contest.

Vanilla Ninja represented Estonia last night – but unfortunately, didn’t qualify for the big final this weekendCredit: Splash
There will be plenty of operatic vocal runs, bops to dance to, romantic ballads – and of course, outfits that will leave our mouths opened.

Eurovision 2026 will see Look Mum No Computer, real name Sam Battle, competing for the UK.

And just like last year, where there were plenty of risque acts and jaw-dropping outfits, it is also set to be a spectacle of bold fashion choices and precarious outfits.

We take a look back at the raciest Eurovision moments in history, where sexy costumes and X-rated performances left viewers choking on their popcorn.

Milking it

Cleo and Donatan performing "My Slowianie" in traditional Polish dress.

Cleo and Donatan performed for Poland in 2014Credit: Alamy
Cleo and Donatan performing "My Slowianie" in traditional Polish dress.

The performance included live water elements from the milkmaidsCredit: Alamy
In 2014 Poland’s singers Donatan and Cleo performed My Slowianie – We Are Slavic, and caused quite the stir.

After releasing a video before the contest, which featured busty milkmaids, cleavage close-ups and a naked woman getting soapy in a barrel, the group put on a raunchy performance for the show itself.

The Hip Hop singers wore low-cut milkmaid outfits and danced alongside a sexy siren who churned butter in a truly suggestive manner.

The performance – dubbed “soft porn” by shocked viewers – even left TV host Graham Norton speechless.

The act remains one of the most memorable of all time, with fans divided over the raunchy performance.

However, it was a resounding hit here with the Polish entry topping the British viewers’ votes.

Roman torch

Svetlana Loboda of Ukraine performing at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Svetlana Loboda of Ukraine put on a sexy Roman themed showCredit: Reuters
Svetlana Loboda of Ukraine singing on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ukraine finished in 12th place in 2009Credit: EPA
In 2009, Ukraine made history with sexy Roman soldiers when Svetlana Loboda performed Be My Valentine (Anti-Crisis Girl).

The main singer was surrounded by topless soldiers while wearing a red hot dress and dancing in a crazy light show.

There was also pole dancing and three giant mechanical wheels which made up the stage.

Fans later claimed the sexual nature of the performance may have cost it first place as it shocked viewers to their core.

Ukraine ended up finishing 12th place in 2009… To be continued in part 2