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Edinburgh Live
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Who won Eurovision 2025? Eurovision leaderboard in full as UK finish in 19th place
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Austria were announced as the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after they secured a total of points. How does Eurovision scoring work? The result of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is determined by a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating countries, along with a separate Rest of The World vote. Each national jury is made up of a group of five music professionals in that country. After viewers have cast their votes, each national spokesperson from the 37 participating countries will present the points of their professional jury live to the world. After the presentation of the scores from the juries, the televoting points from all participating countries will be combined, providing one score for each song. These televoting results will then be announced by the hosts building towards a dramatic climax as the winner of Eurovision 2025 is announced. Eurovision leaderboard in full When the national juries had voted, Austria were top of the leaderboard with 258 points with Switzerland close behind with 214 points. The UK were in 10th place with 88 points awarded from the juries. After the audience vote, Austria were awarded another 178 points and secured the winning position. Israel placed in second position with 357 points, Estonia secured thrd position with 356 points and Sweden finished in fourth with 321 points. (Image: BBC) Where did UK finish? The UK act Remember Monday finished in 19th place and received 88 points. Ahead of the Grand Final, UK act Remember Monday were given odds of 66/1 to win the competition. In fact, nine countries were considered more likely to win than the UK. This meant they were more likely to finish in last place (3/1) than first, while 12/1 says they score 'nul points'. Elsewhere, Sweden led the betting at 10/11, with Austria (3/1) and France (5/1) he only other countries priced shorter than 14/1 to win. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Remember Monday need nothing short of a miracle to cause an upset in Switzerland tonight, if the latest odds are anything to go by." Ahead of the Grand Final, Remember Monday spoke about what it meant to perform at Eurovision, with Charlotte explaining: "It's so hard because you can't visualise that at all, so it's not even worth thinking about that many people... but just knowing that people are watching the three of us living our dream is everything!" Their song What the Hell Just Happened? failed to impress viewers at home and the trio ended in xx place. Eurovision Song Content is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eurovision fans ask ‘what the hell just happened' as they compare UK's Remember Monday to pound shop Disney princesses
EUROVISION fans were left baffled after the UK's entry, Remember Monday, took to the stage during tonight's grand final. Performing their track What the Hell Just Happened? in Basel, Switzerland, the country-pop trio sparked a flurry of reactions online. Advertisement 4 The UK's Eurovision entry, Remember Monday, took to the stage during tonight's grand final Credit: AP BBC viewers playfully branded them 'pound shop Disney princesses' and echoed the song's title in disbelief across social media . The song, co-written by the band members, narrates a chaotic night out with comedy . But opinions were left divided, with one writing on X, formerly Twitter: "We sent the meal deal Disney Princesses into battle. They did her best. Let's never speak of it again." Advertisement read more on Remember Monday Another joked: "UK - pound shop atomic kitten watched bohemian rhapsody a few too many times." Someone else chimed in with: "Oh it was awful and screechy, out of tune. What the hell just happened is that we're last." A fourth added: "UK entry What The Hell just Happened. More like WTF just Happened, lol. C**p." But others rushed to defend the band. Advertisement Most read in Music One wrote: "im a fan or remember monday the girls seem sweet." A second said: "Remember Monday smashed it!" Eurovision fans spot huge technical blunders in UK entry Remember Monday's performance ahead of final Despite the divided opinions, their performance marked the UK's first girl group entry since 1999. However, Remember Monday were Advertisement Bookies made them 66/1 to cause an upset tonight, meaning they're more likely to finish in last place (3/1) than first, while 12/1 says they score 'nul points'. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Remember Monday need nothing short of a miracle to cause an upset in Switzerland tonight, if the latest odds are anything to go by." Inspired by their friendship after they met at school in Hampshire, Remember Monday were the eighth performance this evening. They will be up against the noted contenders Sweden, who are represented by Swedish-speaking Finnish trio Kaj with their entry Bara Bada Bastu, a comedic song about Nordic sauna culture, and who will break Eurovision records if they win. Advertisement Ireland, whose 2025 representative Emmy Kristiansen failed to get through in Thursday's semi-final, and Sweden are currently on seven wins each after Swedish singer Loreen's victory in Liverpool in 2023. Other favourites this year are Also in the mix are Finnish leather-wearing Erika Vikman with the innuendo-laden German language song Ich Komme, France's Louane with the soulful Maman, and Dutch singer Claude Kiambe's touching C'est La Vie. There has also been buzz around host country Switzerland's Zoe Me with Voyage, Estonia's Tommy Cash with Italian parody Espresso Macchiato, and Malta's Miriana Conte, who changed her song's title, Kant, due to a complaint about its similarity to an English language swearword, to Serving. Advertisement The winner will be determined by a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating 26 countries, along with a separate rest of the world poll. The UK's national jury votes are set to be announced by singer The grand final will also see previous Eurovision runners-up There has also been speculation that Canadian singer Celine Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could take to the St Jakobshalle stage, amid her stepping back from touring due to health issues. Advertisement Everything you need to know about Eurovision Here's your complete guide to all things Eurovision: Who was How to host a How many times has How much is Graham Norton paid and what's his When has Eurovision 4 Fans were left baffled over their performance Credit: EPA 4 The country-pop trio sparked a flurry of reactions online Credit: EPA 4 Some weren't won over by the track Credit: Splash
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Remember Monday's Eurovision result ‘revealed' just hours before live final – and it's not looking good
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITISH girl group Remember Monday will be taking to the stage tonight in Basel in a bid to win the Eurovision song contest. But the band, who are singing What The Hell Just Happened?, have been dealt a crushing blow with just hours to go before they perform. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Remember Monday will be the eight band to perform this evening Credit: EPA 3 The friends are singing What The Hell Just Happened Credit: AP The bookies now make them 66/1 to cause an upset tonight, meaning they're more likely to finish in last place (3/1) than first, while 12/1 says they score 'nul points'. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Remember Monday need nothing short of a miracle to cause an upset in Switzerland tonight, if the latest odds are anything to go by." Inspired by their friendship after they met at school in Hampshire, Remember Monday will be the eighth performance this evening. They will be up against the noted contenders Sweden, who are represented by Swedish-speaking Finnish trio Kaj with their entry Bara Bada Bastu, a comedic song about Nordic sauna culture, and who will break Eurovision records if they win. Ireland, whose 2025 representative Emmy Kristiansen failed to get through in Thursday's semi-final, and Sweden are currently on seven wins each after Swedish singer Loreen's victory in Liverpool in 2023. Other favourites this year are Austria's JJ (Johannes Pietsch) with the emotional song Wasted Love, and Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, who will see her country join Luxembourg, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom on five wins if she lifts the trophy with the ballad New Day Will Rise. Also in the mix are Finnish leather-wearing Erika Vikman with the innuendo-laden German language song Ich Komme, France's Louane with the soulful Maman, and Dutch singer Claude Kiambe's touching C'est La Vie. There has also been buzz around host country Switzerland's Zoe Me with Voyage, Estonia's Tommy Cash with Italian parody Espresso Macchiato, and Malta's Miriana Conte, who changed her song's title, Kant, due to a complaint about its similarity to an English language swearword, to Serving. The winner will be determined by a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating 26 countries, along with a separate rest of the world poll. The UK's national jury votes are set to be announced by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, after Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa pulled out of being the British Eurovision spokesperson due to "unforeseen circumstances". The grand final will also see previous Eurovision runners-up Croatia's Baby Lasagna and Finland's Kaarija perform, as well as 2024 champion and Swiss singer Nemo with their new song Unexplainable. There has also been speculation that Canadian singer Celine Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could take to the St Jakobshalle stage, amid her stepping back from touring due to health issues. Eurovision legend Graham Norton reveals secret surgery for 'crippling' condition ahead of song contest final
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eurovision's UK act Remember Monday dealt huge blow ahead of final following fan hopes of rare UK victory
Eurovision 's UK act Remember Monday have been dealt an unfortunate blow just hours ahead of Saturday night's grand final. The country pop band, made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, all 30, left fans impressed with their performance during the semi-finals. Theories began flying that they might take home the trophy at the 69th iteration of the annual contest in Basel, Switzerland - which would be the UK's first win since 1997. Despite their high-energy routine, it appears the odds are not in their favour as they are more likely to finish in last place than first, according to Ladbrokes. In a crushing blow to their chances of success, they have been ranked at just 66/1 to take home the trophy by bookies, with nine other countries soaring ahead of them. Their odds of coming in last place are much closer at just 3/1, while the chance of them scoring 'nul points' has been ranked at 12/1. Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: 'Remember Monday need nothing short of a miracle to cause an upset in Switzerland tonight, if the latest odds are anything to go by.' The UK last finished triumphant in the contest 27 years ago with the victory of Katrina and the Waves in 1997, with their track Love Shine A Light. Remember Monday have fallen far behind Sweden and Austria, who are both the bookies' leading favourites to win the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Sweden have been the favourite since late February and moved to odds-on for a record eighth Eurovision triumph last month with dance-pop trio KAJ. Their entry single, Bara Bada Bastu is the group's first chart-topper, and the first song sung in Swedish entered by Sweden since 1998. However, a groundswell of support for Pop-Opera soprano Johannes 'JJ' Pietsch has seen Austria come in from 3/1, and Sweden drift to 10/11. Despite Austria's finishing position of 24th last year, JJ seems to have captured the hearts of fans, and the country has now been bestowed 11/4 odds. The 24-year old's entrant song Wasted Love has gained traction for its artistry, 'beautiful vocals' and 'captivating performance' according to fans. 'It's looked like Sweden's contest to lose for a long time, but this odds shift is making people think again,' Carl Gildart of Ladbrokes said. 'Those who phone in to vote for Austria will be hoping their support isn't wasted love.' France is coming up third place in the betting, with pop-ballad soloist, Louane, going from 10/1 to 9/1. The Netherlands follow closely behind, with 12/1 odds on their 21-year-old pop star representative Claude. The country faced disqualification from the competition last year when Joost Klein was banned from the grand finale hours before it took place on account of 'threatening behaviour' towards a female camera operator. Israel's odds are at 25/1 amid controversy surrounding their involvement in the contest this year. Over 70 former Eurovision contestants have signed a letter demanding Israel's expulsion from the event. The letter addresses the pro-Palestine protests that arose from the inclusion of their entrant Eden Golan last year, suggesting that it became the most 'politicised, chaotic and unpleasant' show in the competition's history. FIRST HALF 1. Norway - Kyle Alessandro, Lighter 2. Luxembourg - Laura Thorn, La Poupee Monte Le Son 3. Estonia - Tommy Cash, Espresso Macchiato 4. Israel - Yuval Raphael, New Day Will Rise 5. Lithuania - Katarsis, Tavo Akys 6. Spain - Melody, ESA DIVA 7. Ukraine - Ziferblat, Bird of Pray 8. United Kingdom - Remember Monday, What The Hell Just Happened? 9. Austria - JJ, Wasted Love 10. Iceland - VAEB, ROA 11. Latvia - Tautumeitas, Bur Man Laimi 12. Netherlands - Claude, C'est La Vie 13. Finland - Erika Vikman, ICH KOMME SECOND HALF 14. Italy - Lucio Corsi, Volevo Essere Un Duro 15. Poland - Justyna Steczkowska, GAJA 16. Germany - Abor & Tynna, Baller 17. Greece - Klavdia, Asteromata 18. Armenia - PARG, SURVIVOR 19. Switzerland - Zoe Me, Voyage 20. Malta - Miriana Conte, SERVING 21. Portugal - NAPA, Deslocado 22. Denmark - Sissal, Hallucination 23. Sweden - KAJ, Bara Bada Bastu 24. France - Louane, maman 25. San Marino - Gabry Ponte, Tutta L'Italia 26. Albania - Shkodra Elektronike, Zjerm
