UK's Eurovision entry Remember Monday had huge TV appearance almost everyone forgot about
Remember Monday will be representing the UK at Eurovision 2025 with their song What The Hell Just Happened? but the trio actually had a huge TV appearance before the show
March's announcement of the UK's 2025 Eurovision entry was met with a surge of relief and enthusiasm as country-pop girl band Remember Monday were unveiled as Britain's hopefuls. The trio, united by their friendship, are prepped to showcase their tune What The Hell Just Happened? in the upcoming musical showdown at Basel, Switzerland come May.
Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, who bonded over shared performing arts classes at Farnborough College, have been inseparable since forming the group in 2013 and have supported each other through milestones, including Holly-Anne's wedding last year where Lauren and Charlotte served as bridesmaids.
With a wealth of experience in musical theatre, the band members have graced West End stages, with Holly performing in Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera, Charlotte taking part in Mary Poppins and Lauren appearing in productions like Matilda and SIX The Musical, reports Surrey Live.
Facing competition from 36 nations, Remember Monday is set to be the first all-female ensemble to fly the flag for the UK since 1999. Self-dubbed "pop girlies with a little bit of yeehaw", they said: "We're going to be the first girlband to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour.
"We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won't have seen before on the Eurovision stage." However, what might surprise fans is that the trio previously appeared on a major televised singing competition, reaching the quarter finals of the show.
The country-pop group competed in series eight of The Voice UK, impressing judges with their rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose during the blind auditions, which earned them a four-chair turn and quickly went viral. They later showcased their original song, Jailbreaker, during The Knockouts, stunning viewers with their talent and creativity.
Although Molly Hocking ultimately won The Voice UK in 2019, Remember Monday left a lasting impact on the judges and audience alike.
Their stint on the show sparked widespread enthusiasm, with one fan taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express their admiration: "I would love to see #remembermonday win @BBCTheVoiceUK #TheVoiceUK they are refreshing and fantastic !
"Gotta love a lil Country music!" One social media user commented: "Remember Monday performing their own song and smashing it, love the combination of original song and their talent, no expectations or preconceptions to overcome.
"Love it. #TheVoiceUK," while another praised the musical trio, stating: "Remember Monday singing their own song, not hiding behind someone else's success but blazing their own trail. Brilliant #TheVoiceUK".
Following their rendition of Jailbreak, several fans of the show voiced their approval on social media, with one individual inquiring: "@remembermonday_ when can I download Jailbreaker? ! Absolutely smashed it - loved this song so much and I wish people made more music like this #TheVoiceUK".
Yet another fan expressed enthusiasm: "An original song, and a blinding one at that. Cheers for sharing it with us, Remember Monday. #TheVoiceUK".
Remember Monday has recently disclosed their most extensive tour thus far, planning to hit stages in 16 different cities throughout England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
Eurovision 2025 is slated for May 13 to 17, kicking off with the first semi-final on the 13th, followed by the second semi-final on the 15th, and culminating with the grand finale on May 17.
The St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, chosen as the venue for the events, boasts a seating capacity of 12,400. Fans eager to see Remember Monday live should note that Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be aired on BBC One and available for streaming via BBC iPlayer.
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