UK Eurovision 2025 hopes came to an underwhelming end on Saturday night, as Remember Monday, the trio representing the country, finished 19th out of 26 finalists. Despite a performance packed with vocal precision, strong stage chemistry, and the kind of experience only years in the West End can bring, the public vote failed to take hold.
From the outset, the group seemed to tick the right boxes. Their song, What the Hell Just Happened, had strong harmonies and playful lyrics, performed with the kind of confidence that made you believe in them from the first note. Their live vocals were a clear cut above what we’ve sent in recent years, a welcome change from more tentative entries.
However, Eurovision is about connection as much as talent. And while the professional juries appreciated the song’s structure, giving the UK 88 points, the voting public across Europe didn’t seem to feel the same spark. The band received no points from the televote, echoing frustrations the UK has faced before.
The staging, led by British creative director Ace Bowerman, leaned into the group’s bond. It was theatrical and energetic, starting in a bed, swinging from chandeliers, dancing down a catwalk, but may have veered towards sensory overload for some viewers. Compared to the stripped-back intimacy or large-scale spectacle of other acts, the UK’s performance landed somewhere in the middle and, unfortunately, stayed there.
Musically, the song was clever, folding in British pop influences and lyrical wit. But its changes in tempo and tone may have made it tricky for new listeners to latch on to, an important detail in a contest where every act only gets one shot.
Of course, the inevitable question of politics was raised once more. While voting alliances and regional loyalty have always been part of Eurovision, there’s no clear evidence the UK was snubbed for anything beyond musical taste. Still, for a country that’s spent years trying to figure out how to win favour again, this latest result won’t do much to soothe the long-standing frustrations.
Yet despite the result, there’s plenty to be positive about. Remember Monday brought energy, professionalism and personality. They showed that the UK is capable of producing authentic, high-quality performers who don’t rely on gimmicks. Their strong showing with the juries suggests the foundations are there, we just need to pair that with a song that truly resonates across borders.
If anything, the trio’s attitude might be the most encouraging takeaway of all. Speaking backstage, they suggested they’d be happy to return in the future if needed. And why not? Eurovision may be unpredictable, but persistence has its rewards.
For now, the UK’s search for a Eurovision formula that works with both juries and the public will continue. And with next year’s contest already set for Vienna, there’s time to build on this year’s lessons and go again.
For a full breakdown of the results and how each country voted, take a look at the official Eurovision 2025 scoreboard.
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