Remember Monday speak out following Eurovision Grand Final
However, when it came to the public vote, Remember Monday and the UK received 0 points.
Their tally of 88 points saw them finish in 19th position ahead of only Armenia (72), Portugal (50), Luxembourg (47), Denmark (47), Spain (37), Iceland (33) and San Marino (27).
This was one place worse than Olly Alexander, who came 18th in Malmo in 2024.
Following the announcement of the results, Eurovision fans questioned "what the hell just happened", agreeing that the UK and Remember Monday "deserved better".
I don't understand this year tho. The song was nice and they deserved better imo
Following Saturday's Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland, Remember Monday has spoken out about their Eurovision journey and how they have created "memories that will last a lifetime".
The trio said: "Wow – what a ride.
"Three best mates walked onto the world's biggest music stage and came out with a top 10 Jury score, massive streaming numbers, and memories that will last a lifetime.
"Performing at Eurovision was one of the most surreal and emotional moments of our lives.
"The love we've felt from fans, our incredible team, and everyone who streamed, voted, and believed in us has been overwhelming.
Remember Monday's Charlotte Steele, Lauren Byrne and Holly-Anne Hull said they have made "memories that will last a lifetime" on their Eurovision journey. (Image: BBC/BBC Studios/Rob Parfitt) "This is just the beginning for Remember Monday.
"We've got new music coming your way, a UK and Ireland headline tour this year, a summer packed with festivals, and we'll be hitting the stage at Wembley Stadium for the Summertime Ball, no big deal.
"We're so grateful for the platform, the media support, and every single new fan who's joined us on this wild journey. Eurovision? Completed it. Let's go."
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with his song Wasted Love, while Israeli singer Yuval Raphael finished runner-up.
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The singer, whose real name is Johannes Pietsch, became the third Austrian act to win Eurovision, following on from Conchita Wurst (2014) and Udo Jürgens (1966).
The 24-year-old, who is a counter-tenor at the Vienna State Opera, scored 436 points, receiving 258 from the jury and 176 from the public vote.
JJ scored nearly 100 points more than any other contestant, with Israel's Yuval Raphael finishing second with 357 points and Tommy Cash from Estonia coming in third, receiving 356 points for his song Espresso Macchiato.
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