UK’s Remember Monday Faces Public Vote Zero Points Shock at Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland
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UK’s Remember Monday Faces Public Vote Zero Points Shock at Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland

It was supposed to be a comeback moment—perhaps even a Cinderella story—for the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

After last year’s disappointing finish, hopes were high that 2025 would be different.

Instead, fans were left stunned once again as country-pop trio Remember Monday failed to secure any points from the public vote, echoing the same heartbreak as 2024.

Public Vote Snub Leaves the Group Heartbroken

Despite delivering a strong performance with their energetic track “What The Hell Just Happened?”, the UK entry didn’t receive a single public vote—marking the second year in a row of Eurovision embarrassment.

While they weren’t completely at the bottom of the scoreboard overall, the group—made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, all 30—couldn’t mask their devastation as Austria took home the trophy in a highly political year for the contest.

Fans Rally Behind Remember Monday

The trio may have walked away empty-handed in points, but they left with a crowd of fiercely loyal supporters.

X (formerly Twitter) lit up with passionate messages from fans who felt the UK was “robbed.”

Posts like “WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!! 0 from the public?! Robbed,” and “They’re our winners no matter what!” flooded timelines.

Many praised their powerhouse vocals and infectious energy, with others pointing out their incredible on-stage chemistry.

One fan summed it up: “They looked like they were having the time of their lives!”

Odds Were Never in Their Favour

Unfortunately, the road to Eurovision glory was always going to be steep.

Bookmakers gave Remember Monday slim chances, placing them at 66/1 to win.

Worse still, they were only 3/1 to finish last and had 12/1 odds to end up with ‘nul points’—which, heartbreakingly, became a reality in the public vote.

Ladbrokes’ Alex Apati put it bluntly before the contest: “Remember Monday need nothing short of a miracle to cause an upset in Switzerland tonight.”

From The Voice to the World Stage

The group’s Eurovision journey has been years in the making.

They first caught public attention on The Voice UK back in 2019, and have since spent time honing their craft both as a band and through various theatre careers.

Their Eurovision bid became official during an appearance on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show, where the host gushed: “They are genuinely brilliant and really lovely.”

Their Eurovision track—an anthemic pop number written by hitmakers Billen Ted, Thomas Stengaard, and Julie ‘Kill J’ Aagaard—was described as being packed with “energy, excitement, and drama.”

Tattoo Pact Adds Humour to the Heartbreak

In the lead-up to the contest, the trio had a cheeky deal in place.

If they landed in the top five, everyone on their team would get a tattoo of the song’s acronym: WTHJH.

But they also joked that even if they came in dead last with no points, it might still be worth inking that moment in history. Sadly, the latter now seems more fitting.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Steps In, Celine Dion Fails to Show

In other Eurovision surprises, Sophie Ellis-Bextor made headlines by stepping in as the UK’s Eurovision spokesperson, replacing Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to announce the nation’s scores live from Switzerland.

Meanwhile, fans were left disappointed when much-hyped rumors of a Celine Dion performance didn’t come to fruition.

A Long Wait for Victory Continues

The UK’s last taste of Eurovision triumph came all the way back in 1997, when Katrina and the Waves won with “Love Shine a Light.” That’s now 27 years of waiting—and counting.

Though Remember Monday didn’t secure a victory, they’ve undeniably made their mark.

Their performance, their unity, and their spirit captured the hearts of many, even if the scoreboard didn’t reflect it.

Eurovision 2025: Full Running Order

To recap, the UK’s Remember Monday took the 8th spot in the performance lineup.

Here’s how the full Grand Final lineup played out:

First Half

  1. Norway – Kyle Alessandro, Lighter

  2. Luxembourg – Laura Thorn, La Poupee Monte Le Son

  3. Estonia – Tommy Cash, Espresso Macchiato

  4. Israel – Yuval Raphael, New Day Will Rise

  5. Lithuania – Katarsis, Tavo Akys

  6. Spain – Melody, ESA DIVA

  7. Ukraine – Ziferblat, Bird of Pray

  8. United Kingdom – Remember Monday, What The Hell Just Happened?

  9. Austria – JJ, Wasted Love

  10. Iceland – VAEB, ROA

  11. Latvia – Tautumeitas, Bur Man Laimi

  12. Netherlands – Claude, C’est La Vie

  13. Finland – Erika Vikman, ICH KOMME

Second Half

  1. Italy – Lucio Corsi, Volevo Essere Un Duro

  2. Poland – Justyna Steczkowska, GAJA

  3. Germany – Abor & Tynna, Baller

  4. Greece – Klavdia, Asteromata

  5. Armenia – PARG, SURVIVOR

  6. Switzerland – Zoe Me, Voyage

  7. Malta – Miriana Conte, SERVING

  8. Portugal – NAPA, Deslocado

  9. Denmark – Sissal, Hallucination

  10. Sweden – KAJ, Bara Bada Bastu

  11. France – Louane, maman

  12. San Marino – Gabry Ponte, Tutta L’Italia

  13. Albania – Shkodra Elektronike, Zjerm