'I represented UK at Eurovision - here's what I told Remember Monday'
Former X Factor star Lucie Jones represented represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 - and she's given 2025 stars Remember Monday some crucial advice
Eurovision hopefuls Remember Monday will be taking to the stage in Basel tonight in hopes to bring the title back to the UK. The band will be performing their hit song What The Hell Just Happened? in front of millions - and one former Eurovision star has shared what she told the band ahead of their big moment.
It's no secret that the UK don't have the best luck in the competition - as the trio Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele told Richard Arnold on Good Morning Britain earlier this week that they hope to at least make it to the left side of the board.
Lucie Jones finished in 15th place during her performance in 2017 in Ukraine with her performance of Never Give Up on You. It marked the the UK's best result since 2011 - and Lucie exclusively told the Mirror what advice she's given her friends Remember Monday ahead of their performance tonight.
Revealing she'd spoken to the girls since she found out about their performance, Lucie revealed: "I've spoken to the girls quite a lot since I found out they were doing the show this year, or the competition, I should say. I never think of it as a competition because it's such like a celebration, do you know what I mean?"
Although Lucie said the girls "didn't need any advice" because of how great they are, there was one crucial piece of guidance she gave them. "My one piece of advice to them was just have fun," she told us.
"Eurovision is the most fun, and if you take yourself too seriously within it, it will never go well for you."
This year, Lucie will be away in Stockholm for work, but she'll be supporting Remember Monday from overseas.
"I've seen them in concert a few times and I know the girls, they're smashing it! I'll be in Stockholm on Eurovision night, but I will be wrapping my Remember Day t-shirt and I will be voting as many times as I can," she gushed.
Viewers saw Remember Monday perform on the Eurovision stage for the first time on Thursday night - as they gave a preview of what was to come during tonight's live final.
The trio danced around a giant chandelier as they harmonised in the performance. Fans were loving the performance, as some declared them winners already. One fan said: "The UK slaying the vocals also, yes girls!" Another commented: "Dare I say it… uk shock winners?"
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