Eurovision 2025 Final LIVE: Remember Monday fly flag for UK in song contest parade

The Sun

17-05-2025

THE Eurovision grand finale is finally here - but who will take home the coveted prize?
The song contest sees 26 countries battle it out on the stage in Basel, Switzerland tonight.
Fans and betting agencies made predictions on who will take the crown home.
Sweden has been a clear favourite so far with a quirky and upbeat song in the native language.
The UK is represented by girlband Remember Monday who are flying the flag for Brits with a song titled What The Hell Just Happened?
The competition is being broadcast live in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, having started at 8pm BST.
25 minutes ago By Conor O'Brien
Group effort
Alternative rock band Katarsis are representing Lithuania in this year's final.
Could the song Tavo akys secure victory for the group?
29 minutes ago By Conor O'Brien
Powerful performance
Representing Israel is Yuval Raphael with New Day Will Rise.
Following this performance, commentator Graham Norton noted it was a "mixed response" in the crowd.
35 minutes ago By Conor O'Brien
Estonia's performance
Rapper and singer Tommy Cash is singing Espresso Macchiato for Estonia's entry.
Is anyone else craving coffee now?
38 minutes ago By Conor O'Brien
Catchy tune
Luxembourg's Laura Thorn has taken to the stage with La poupée monte le son.
One fan wrote on X: "I don't understand french at all but this is catchy."
45 minutes ago By Conor O'Brien
Kicking things off
First up is Kyle Alessandro for Norway - singing "Lighter".
At just 19, he's the youngest performer in tonight's line-up.
One fan wrote on X: "Ooo I like Norway's entry #Eurovision."
47 minutes ago By Conor O'Brien
How can fans support their favourite acts?
Voting rules
There are some important rules to keep in mind when voting in Eurovision 2025:
You cannot vote for your own country's entry
Each person is allowed to vote up to 20 times, but only once per act per voting method
Voting is open to viewers in all participating countries, as well as the 'Rest of the World' — i.e. non-participating countries
In the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, all participating countries are eligible to vote, not only those competing in the final itself
Votes from the Rest of the World are aggregated and count as one additional set of points.
Today, 19:45 By Conor O'Brien
How many times has the UK received 'nil points?'
While the UK has won Eurovision five times over the years, the nation has received nil points on two occasions.
The first unlucky recipients were Liverpool duo Jemini back in 2003, after performing their song Cry Baby.
Jemini went their separate ways shortly after the contest.
In May 2021, UK entry James Newman gained zero points from the public and the juries.
Today, 19:30 By Conor O'Brien
Why do Brits watch Eurovision?
United Kingdom has entered the Eurovision annually since 1959 and is one of the "Big Five" nations that take part.
New data from Paddy Power Games has revealed the reasons behind why Brits watch Eurovision each year.
23% of Brits revealed they watch the contest for popular broadcaster Graham Norton.
Graham, 62, has served as the BBC's Grand Final commentator since 2009, replacing Sir Terry Wogan.
Meanwhile, one in ten Brits admitted they tune hoping that UK will triumph over France.
Today, 19:10 By Conor O'Brien
UK's history in the Eurovision Song Contest
Having first entered the Eurovision in 1957, the UK has entered annually ever since 1959.
As one of the "Big Five", the United Kingdom automatically has a place in the Final.
Some notable past UK acts include:
Sandie Shaw (1967) - winner
Cliff Richard (1968, 1973)
Lulu (1969) - winner
Olivia Newton-John (1974)
Brotherhood of Man (1976) - winner
Bucks Fizz (1981) - winner
Samantha Womack (nee Janus, 1991)
Michael Ball (1992)
Katrina and the Waves (1997) - winner
Jade Ewen (2009)
Blue (2011)
Englebert Humpledinck (2012)
Bonnie Tyler (2013)
James Newman (2021)
Sam Ryder (2022)
Mae Muller (2023)
Olly Alexander (2024)
Today, 19:00 By Conor O'Brien
Could the UK's chances of winning be in jeopardy?
New data collected by Spin Genie suggests the UK are almost twice as likely to finish last in this year's Eurovision than first.
It has been 28 years since the United Kingdom last won - with Katrina and the Waves claiming victory in 1997.
The supercomputer data gives the UK just a 0.7% chance of victory in the final.
In turn, the findings say the UK has almost double the chance of finishing last- at 1.3%
Sweden are projected as runaway favourites with a 43.33% chance of victory, followed by Austria on 20.16%.
Elsewhere, we previously broke down the best betting mobile apps in the UK in May 2025.
Today, 18:30 By Conor O'Brien
Eurovision legend defends "smutty" contest
Former winner Cheryl Baker, who took home the gong in 1981 with Bucks Fizz, addressed the contest's "smutty" side.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun on behalf of Heart Bingo, she said: "There was the one bloke last year that I thought, 'oh that's a bit going too far because he had one b*****k hanging out, didn't he?' That was a bit unnecessary.
"Yeah, it is a bit smutty but life's a bit smutty now isn't it? Everything a bit more extreme.
"It's so funny to think that those rip off skirts that Bucks Fizz used was such a jaw-dropping moment and it's nothing compared to what they rip off now.
"It's part of the Eurovision fun isn't it? It's always going to be that colourful, that extreme, that fabulous and joyous, it's such a joyous thing, and it's once a year, it's fantastic."
Today, 18:00 By Conor O'Brien
Remember Monday's result "revealed" - hours before final
Remember Monday have been dealt a crushing blow with just hours to go before they perform.
The pop group are representing the UK in tonight's Eurovision final - and hope to become the sixth UK act to win.
However, the bookies now make them 66/1 to cause an upset tonight, meaning they're more likely to finish in last place (3/1) than first, while 12/1 says they score 'nul points'.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: " Remember Monday need nothing short of a miracle to cause an upset in Switzerland tonight, if the latest odds are anything to go by."
The bookies now make them 66/1 to cause an upset tonight, meaning they're more likely to finish in last place (3/1) than first, while 12/1 says they score 'nul points'.
They will be up against the noted contenders Sweden, who are represented by Swedish-speaking Finnish trio Kaj with their entry Bara Bada Bastu, a comedic song about Nordic sauna culture, and who will break Eurovision records if they win.
Today, 17:30 By Conor O'Brien
What are fans saying about Remember Monday online?
Remember Monday will be representing the UK in tonight's Grand Final - but what have fans been saying online?
One wrote on X: "I've listened to your song since day one! You were amazing, so much fun to watch!
"Can't wait to see you again tonight! Good luck, girls! Remember Monday, Win on Saturday."
Another shared: "Remember Monday could WIN THIS WHOLE THING.
"INCREDIBLE. Perfection in the arena!"
A third penned: "I would love for Remember Monday to win so that mega Eurovision fan Charlotte can have her dream come true!"
Today, 17:00 By Conor O'Brien
Ultimate Eurovision Rich List
Some of the contest's most iconic stars have earned eye-watering fortunes.
On top of the rich list is Celine Dion, who shot to international stardom when she represented Sweden at the 1988 Eurovision contest.
Forbes has estimated her net worth at £412.8 million.
Meanwhile, Scottish singer Lulu represented the UK in 1969 with her hit song Boom Bang-A-Bang.
Aged just 20, she brought home the Eurovision trophy alongside Spain, France and The Netherlands in a controversial win.
Lulu now stands on a fortune of a staggering £23.7 million.
Today, 16:31 By Conor O'Brien
Past Eurovision winners
A new act will cement their place in Eurovision history tonight, but who has done so previously?
Some past winners include last year's winner Nemo, who represented Switzerland.
Meanwhile, the UK have won five times over the years - including Bucks Fizz, who won in 1981 with "Making Your Mind Up".
Today, 16:00 By Aiya Zhussupova
Former UK Eurovision star slams the contest
Mae Muller was the UK's 2023 Eurovision entry and her song I Wrote A Song, bagged her a Top Ten single.
In a social media rant, the singer claimed she was 'fed to the lions' during their performance which led to a humiliating defeat.
Mae penned: 'Sorry but they put me up there to sing a song which is meant to be sung with heavy auto tune (just the vibe of the song) with no proper background vocals, and i was nervous as hell which didn't help but like they fed me to the LIONSSSS omfg.'
After performing last and closing off the show, her performance scored just 24 points once the jury and public votes were tallied together.
This meant that Mae placed second to last with only Germany 's Lord of the Lost scoring less.