Who is the UK entry for Eurovision 2025? Inside Remember Monday's Holly-Anne Hull, Charlotte Steele and Lauren Byrne's private lives away from the show

Daily Mail​

16-05-2025

It's been 28 years since the UK scooped the top spot at the Eurovision Song Contest and with this year's final just a day away, Brits are hoping that run will end.
Since Katrina & The Waves won the prize at Eurovision way back in 1997, there's been a host of British acts who've tried to replicate such success, but to no avail.
Brits endured heartbreak as they nearly triumphed, landing in second place twice, and there has also been down-right embarrassment when the UK scored zero points in 2003 and 2021.
But after Thursday night's semi-final, where the UK act were praised for their 'astonishing performance', hopes have been raised at the prospect of a victorious 2025.
Who are Remember Monday?
Remember Monday are a country girl band comprising of trio of best friends Laura Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steel, all 30.
Earning a reputation for their strong vocals and perfectly blended harmonies, the girl group from Farnborough, Hampshire, have entered their song What The Hell Just Happened? for this year's competition.
However, eagle-eyed TV watchers may remember the trio from another appearance on television some six years ago.
Remember Monday first gained prominence after entering The Voice UK in 2019, where they were coached by Jennifer Hudson and made it to the show's quarter-finals.
They are indeed no strangers to performing in-front of live audiences, having all had careers in musical theatre after The Voice before eventually quitting their day jobs in 2023 to focus on the band full-time.
Since their launch, Remember Monday have released two EPs and 12 singles with their biggest hit yet being What The Hell Just Happened?, the tune which fans will be eager to see them perform at the Eurovision final.
What has Remember Monday said about UK's Eurovision 2025 entry?
The first girl group to represent the UK since Precious in 1999, Remember Monday appeared on Good Morning Britain earlier this week to speak about the privilege of being able to represent their country at Eurovision.
While their excitement was clear, the group admitted they were also feeling nervous about the big day.
'Today is the first time we've felt a little bit anxious because it's real now,' they said.
There was also a heartfelt moment as the show's breakfast news host Richard Arnold interviewed the trio at this year's host city in Basel, Switzerland.
Richard surprised bandmate Charlotte with a heartwarming video to give her confidence heading into the biggest week of the band's career.
Charlotte was the deputy head of a sixth form before all the bandmates quit their jobs to pursue music full-time around 18 months ago.
Richard took the opportunity to show her a video of her ex-students singing the band's original Eurovision song What The Hell Just Happened? in a choir.
He said halfway through the live interview: 'Charlotte, we've got a special message for you.'
The singer responded: 'I was a deputy head of a sixth form and they are like my second family, they're amazing!'
The host then replied: 'Well, if you look at this, I think you'll feel that they feel the same.'
Charlotte watched the video in absolute shock, speechless as she fought back tears and placed her hand on her chest, overwhelmed by emotion.
She said after watching the clip: 'Oh, I love them, look at them! I hope that I inspire them by doing this.'
Her bandmate Holly-Anne reassured her, 'You do', before Charlotte continued: 'It's such a big change and I love them.'
Remember Monday's awards and accolades
During their audition for The Voice, Remember Monday put on such a show as they performed Kiss From a Rose that they prompted all four judges - Jennifer Hudson, Tom Jones, Will.i.am and Olly Murs - to turn their chairs.
Despite ultimately being voted out of the competition before the final stage, the band scooped the Best Group award at the British Country Music Awards that same year, thanks to the success of their debut single Drive.
The song, released on October 31, 2018, was so popular that it hit No 1 on the iTunes Country Chart.
What The Hell Just Happened?, their latest release after dropping in March, has already racked up more than three million plays on Spotify.
When is the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
After first getting a glimpse of Remember Monday during Thursday's semi-final, supporters can see them hit the stage again during Saturday evening's final.
The 69th Eurovision final is scheduled to begin at 8pm BST with Norway's representative Kyle Alessandro scheduled to perform his song Lighter first-up.
After countries such as Luxembourg, Israel, Lithuania and Spain hit the stage, Remember Monday and the UK are eighth in line and so likely to be performing around 9pm.
Speaking about our chances at this year's contest, Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC's Head of Entertainment, said: 'The BBC could not be prouder to have the powerhouse that is Remember Monday representing the UK at Eurovision in Basel in 2025.
'Charlotte, Holly and Lauren are all incredibly talented singers, songwriters and performers who have such a unique sound.
'The calibre of their live vocals is second to none and I am certain that their chemistry, drive and charisma will translate on an international stage with What The Hell Just Happened?.'
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, on Saturday 17 May.