Eurovision Song Contest's UK band splits fans with final performance
Broadcast live on BBC One with Graham Norton on hand to commentate, this year's Switzerland-based spectacle had the three girls (Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele) on stage straight after Ukrainian representative Ziferblat.
Inevitably, the temperature on social media was both hot and cold, with a range of responses coming from those who tuned in for Remember Monday's big moment.
Starting with the nicer messages, one X user argued: "Aw, remember Monday absolutely smashed it for UK tonight, the best since Sam Ryder. I hope we get at least some points, but either way, the girls should be proud of themselves for that. Incredible harmonisation."
"I don't know if the song is maybe a little too marmite for the public, but Remember Monday nailed every note, well done ladies!" read a second congratulation.
To be fair, Remember Monday put on one hell of a show for the UK. 👏 #Eurovision
— Peter Gillibrand (@GillibrandPeter) May 17, 2025
A really good performance at #Eurovision from Remember Monday for the UK. Gave it their all and you can't ask for much more. Well done girls 🙌🏻🇬🇧 #EurovisionSongContest @remembermonday_
— Daniel(SDMN) (@TheYOLOArtist) May 17, 2025
I have to say…. Remember Monday just smashed that! Had no idea what to expect 😆 but vocally great and full of personality! 👏🏼 #Eurovision
— SCOTT (@ScottOfficialUK) May 17, 2025
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In this digital age we live in there's also plenty of negativity doing the rounds out there, as some corners of the Eurovision fandom weren't so impressed.
One critic commented: "Remember Monday, future Pointless answer. I don't care how much Graham Norton, Rylan etc try and big them up, it is a poor song with bland staging."
"Sorry Remember Monday but that was one screechy row," read another message.
"Remember Monday are like Little Mix from Poundland," reckoned somebody else after their appearance.
Speaking to BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills ahead of potential Eurovision glory, band member Hull weighed in on the story behind their track.
"Oh there are many nights out that we can't share, where we did wake up thinking 'what the hell just happened?'" she told him.
"We've got lots of matching tattoos and there was a night out where Charlotte actually did lose a shoe... if anyone finds a boot in Reading town centre then you know where to bring it! The lyrics of the song really are inspired by our own friendship."
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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