UK's Eurovision representative almost didn't make it due to a dirty diaper.

Sam Battle, known by his stage name Look Mum No Computer, is proudly representing the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. It was a dream come true for the 37-year-old electronic music artist and experimental singer-songwriter, who has been a lifelong fan of the competition. And while he's been preparing to perform in front of a whopping 166 million people worldwide, he's also been juggling another major milestone in his life: becoming a dad for the first time.

Just a few weeks ago, Sam and his wife Melanie welcomed their son Max into the world. His arrival coincided with the start of intense Eurovision rehearsals, adding a new challenge for Sam to navigate. In an interview with Metro, Sam revealed that becoming a father has been amazing, but also quite a challenge.

He shared an amusing anecdote about how a dirty nappy threw off his schedule and caused him to miss a rehearsal in London. But despite the challenges, Sam is grateful for the support and understanding of his team, who knew about his situation from the beginning. Sam's musical journey began in 2014 as the frontman of indie rock band Zibra.

Two years later, he launched his YouTube channel where he has gained over 85 million views and 1.4 million followers across his social media platforms. His claim to fame has been creating unique and eccentric musical devices made from vintage technology, such as a Furby organ, a synthesizer built into a classic Raleigh Chopper bicycle, and a Game Boy Triple Oscillator synthesizer. Before being chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision, Sam was best known for these unconventional creations.

But now, he's excited to share his musical talent on a global stage. However, he admits that when he was initially approached by the BBC, he thought they were taking a risk by choosing an electronic act for the competition. But the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising his song "Eins, Zwei, Drei" as being very Eurovision-esque and even expressing a desire for the UK to win for the first time in 29 years.

As he heads into the competition with an open mind, Sam is aware of the UK's struggle to pick up points from the public in recent years. But he remains optimistic and believes there is potential for a breakthrough this year. In fact, he even jokes that his song may have an advantage with German viewers, as it contains more German lyrics than Germany's own entry.

Despite the pressure and high stakes, Sam is taking it all in his stride and is grateful for the opportunity to represent the UK at Eurovision. He's excited to share his music with a worldwide audience and is ready to give it his all on the Eurovision stage. The competition kicks off tonight, with the first semi-final airing on BBC One and iPlayer.

The second semi-final will take place on Thursday, with the grand final on Saturday. As for Sam, he's just happy to be a part of the Eurovision legacy and is looking forward to seeing what the future holds.