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Leader Live
3 days ago
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- Leader Live
Sam Ryder's message to Remember Monday on Eurovision: Nothing can define you
The British trio, made up of friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele who attended school in Hampshire, finished 19th in May after receiving 88 points from the national juries for their song What The Hell Just Happened? The trio were the UK's first girl group entrant since 1999, and fared slightly worse than Olly Alexander who came 18th in Malmo in 2024, but better than 2023 representative Mae Muller, who placed second last in 2023. The UK's 2022 Eurovision entrant Ryder, 35, was the first British act to come second since Imaani in 1998, and the first to make it to the top five since Jade Ewen with It's My Time in 2009. Remember Monday was chosen by David May, who has been Ryder's manager, and headed up the BBC's search for the next Eurovision contestant. Ryder was asked on ITV's This Morning about Remember Monday, and responded saying: 'Nothing can define you past that point. 'It's about singing for the love of singing and writing for the love of writing, and it's a privilege to be asked to go, do you know what I mean? 'And there's a lot of people that are all hoping for a certain outcome, and of course, it can't happen for every single person. 'And I just hope that every single person that took to that stage can really understand what an amazing job it is to even get there, and it (Eurovision) doesn't owe you anything, because music's given you everything already. 'If you truly love this thing, and you love this craft and love pursuing what it does to your spirit, how can you put, like, a metric on anything else past that? 'So please God, every single person that was there on that night came home and feels like they were part of something magic, because that's what it is.' Ryder also said that those taking part deserve 'respect', and he was sending them 'loads of love', while being on the road during the contest last month. The contest in Basel, Switzerland, in May was won by Austria's JJ with his emotional song Wasted Love. Ryder, wearing a Dolly Parton T-shirt on This Morning, also said that he has put down 'roots' in Nashville, which is associated with the country singer. He added: 'It's been a dream for a long time (to move there) and, but I didn't realise… finishing the album, my studio's here in the UK, so (I had) to come straight back and get the album done, so the problem is I've had zero sleep.' Ryder, from Essex, began as a TikTok star. He signed to the Parlophone record label, part of Warner Music Group, and released his debut EP, The Sun's Gonna Rise, in 2021, before going to Eurovision in 2022. He was nominated for an Emmy for his Ted Lasso single, Fought & Lost, which he co-wrote for the hit Apple TV+ comedy. He has released new music including a Christmas single, You're Christmas To Me, which reached number two in the charts and a number one album titled There's Nothing But Space, Man!
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Sam Ryder's message to Remember Monday on Eurovision: Nothing can define you
The British trio, made up of friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele who attended school in Hampshire, finished 19th in May after receiving 88 points from the national juries for their song What The Hell Just Happened? The trio were the UK's first girl group entrant since 1999, and fared slightly worse than Olly Alexander who came 18th in Malmo in 2024, but better than 2023 representative Mae Muller, who placed second last in 2023. The UK's 2022 Eurovision entrant Ryder, 35, was the first British act to come second since Imaani in 1998, and the first to make it to the top five since Jade Ewen with It's My Time in 2009. Remember Monday was chosen by David May, who has been Ryder's manager, and headed up the BBC's search for the next Eurovision contestant. Ryder was asked on ITV's This Morning about Remember Monday, and responded saying: 'Nothing can define you past that point. 'It's about singing for the love of singing and writing for the love of writing, and it's a privilege to be asked to go, do you know what I mean? 'And there's a lot of people that are all hoping for a certain outcome, and of course, it can't happen for every single person. 'And I just hope that every single person that took to that stage can really understand what an amazing job it is to even get there, and it (Eurovision) doesn't owe you anything, because music's given you everything already. 'If you truly love this thing, and you love this craft and love pursuing what it does to your spirit, how can you put, like, a metric on anything else past that? 'So please God, every single person that was there on that night came home and feels like they were part of something magic, because that's what it is.' Ryder also said that those taking part deserve 'respect', and he was sending them 'loads of love', while being on the road during the contest last month. The contest in Basel, Switzerland, in May was won by Austria's JJ with his emotional song Wasted Love. Ryder, wearing a Dolly Parton T-shirt on This Morning, also said that he has put down 'roots' in Nashville, which is associated with the country singer. He added: 'It's been a dream for a long time (to move there) and, but I didn't realise… finishing the album, my studio's here in the UK, so (I had) to come straight back and get the album done, so the problem is I've had zero sleep.' Ryder, from Essex, began as a TikTok star. He signed to the Parlophone record label, part of Warner Music Group, and released his debut EP, The Sun's Gonna Rise, in 2021, before going to Eurovision in 2022. He was nominated for an Emmy for his Ted Lasso single, Fought & Lost, which he co-wrote for the hit Apple TV+ comedy. He has released new music including a Christmas single, You're Christmas To Me, which reached number two in the charts and a number one album titled There's Nothing But Space, Man!
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Sam Ryder's message to Remember Monday on Eurovision: Nothing can define you
The British trio, made up of friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele who attended school in Hampshire, finished 19th in May after receiving 88 points from the national juries for their song What The Hell Just Happened? The trio were the UK's first girl group entrant since 1999, and fared slightly worse than Olly Alexander who came 18th in Malmo in 2024, but better than 2023 representative Mae Muller, who placed second last in 2023. The UK's 2022 Eurovision entrant Ryder, 35, was the first British act to come second since Imaani in 1998, and the first to make it to the top five since Jade Ewen with It's My Time in 2009. Remember Monday was chosen by David May, who has been Ryder's manager, and headed up the BBC's search for the next Eurovision contestant. Ryder was asked on ITV's This Morning about Remember Monday, and responded saying: 'Nothing can define you past that point. 'It's about singing for the love of singing and writing for the love of writing, and it's a privilege to be asked to go, do you know what I mean? 'And there's a lot of people that are all hoping for a certain outcome, and of course, it can't happen for every single person. 'And I just hope that every single person that took to that stage can really understand what an amazing job it is to even get there, and it (Eurovision) doesn't owe you anything, because music's given you everything already. 'If you truly love this thing, and you love this craft and love pursuing what it does to your spirit, how can you put, like, a metric on anything else past that? 'So please God, every single person that was there on that night came home and feels like they were part of something magic, because that's what it is.' Ryder also said that those taking part deserve 'respect', and he was sending them 'loads of love', while being on the road during the contest last month. The contest in Basel, Switzerland, in May was won by Austria's JJ with his emotional song Wasted Love. Ryder, wearing a Dolly Parton T-shirt on This Morning, also said that he has put down 'roots' in Nashville, which is associated with the country singer. He added: 'It's been a dream for a long time (to move there) and, but I didn't realise… finishing the album, my studio's here in the UK, so (I had) to come straight back and get the album done, so the problem is I've had zero sleep.' Ryder, from Essex, began as a TikTok star. He signed to the Parlophone record label, part of Warner Music Group, and released his debut EP, The Sun's Gonna Rise, in 2021, before going to Eurovision in 2022. He was nominated for an Emmy for his Ted Lasso single, Fought & Lost, which he co-wrote for the hit Apple TV+ comedy. He has released new music including a Christmas single, You're Christmas To Me, which reached number two in the charts and a number one album titled There's Nothing But Space, Man!
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Remember Monday Speak Out About Getting Zero Points From Eurovision Viewers
Eurovision stars Remember Monday have insisted they are still on 'cloud nine' despite a mixed bag at this year's contest. On Saturday night, the British three-piece represented the UK at Eurovision with their song What The Hell Just Happened?, which finished in 19th place out of 26. While the girl group scored 88 points from the international juries, they failed to land any points at all from Eurovision voters in the televoting, the second consecutive time this has been the case for a UK act after Olly Alexander in 2024. During an interview with Lorraine Kelly earlier this week, the host brought up their zero score in the televoting, with the girls laughing off her displeased reaction. Lorraine then pointed out that their 88 points from the juries put them in the top 10 in that particular metric, to which Holly-Anne Hull reacted enthusiastically and Lauren Byrne agreed: 'Yeah. That's what we're taking from it.' Asked more generally about how they're feeling post-Eurovision, Charlotte Steele said it was an 'amazing' experience and that she and her bandmates are 'still on cloud nine'. Remember Monday may have finished one place lower than Olly Alexander did last year, but they also snagged more points than him from the international juries. They said in a group statement on Sunday that Eurovision had been the 'best experience of our lives', enthusing: 'To the Eurovision community, you will always hold a very very special place in our hearts, thank you for showing us so much love and support and making our dreams come true. We love you all SO MUCH!' Austrian singer JJ was crowned this year's winner, ahead of Israeli act Yuval Raphael who finished in second place. Since his win, JJ has added his voice to the debate around whether Israel should be removed from the Eurovision Song Contest due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Reigning Eurovision Winner JJ Weighs In Amid Calls For Israel To Be Removed From The Contest Eurovision Bosses Respond After Various National Broadcasters Raise Concerns About Vote Rigging Eurovision Speaks Out Amid Outcry Over Viral Clip Of Security's 'Aggression' Towards Protester
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Eurovision's Remember Monday singer's wedding ring ‘goes missing' during show
Eurovision stars Remember Monday had more than just nil points to worry about on Saturday night. The UK's representation for the weekend's festivities – made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele – were left gutted after their song What The Hell Just Happened failed to impress. They scored a shocking zero points from the public after a score of 88 from the jury, but there was almost double heartbreak behind the scenes. When former West End star Holly-Anne got backstage after their Grand Final performance, she discovered her gold band – and several other items of jewellery – had gone missing. 'A few items were missing and no one seemed to know where they went. It was obviously very upsetting,' a source told The Sun. Fortunately for Holly-Anne – who got married to her partner Craig in 2023 – it's said the jewellery was thankfully found, and it appears to be nothing more than an innocent mistake. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Thankfully, it means the trio avoided any further heartbreak after their devastating night over the weekend. Austria's entry JJ ended up in the top spot after a tense showdown with Israel's protested entry Yuval Rapheal. After the UK's poor showing, Remember Monday shared a statement about their 'surreal and emotional' experience. The post reads: '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.' More Trending They insisted the contest is 'just the beginning for Remember Monday', with the promise of new tunes and an upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour in 2025. They added: '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!' View More » Metro has contacted reps for Eurovision and Remember Monday for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Who came last in Eurovision 2025 as Austria secures victory for third time MORE: Eurovision viewers gutted as Celine Dion is no-show after days of teasing MORE: Graham Norton leaves Eurovision final viewers in stitches with 'brutal' Margaret Thatcher jibe
