UK's Eurovision entry dealt crushing blow just days before live final
Remember Monday are due to represent the United Kingdom at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland.
Eurovision 2025 is well underway, with the first semi-final having taken place on Tuesday (13 May), confirming the first set of acts joining the grand final.
A second semi-final is due to take place on Thursday (15 May), followed by the highly anticipate final on Saturday (17 May), where the countries will compete to win this year's song contest.
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As one of the Big Five countries, the United Kingdom automatically qualifies for the Eurovision Grand Final, and this year girl group Remember Monday will be representing the country.
The trio, made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, are set to perform their hit track What The Hell Just Happened? as they compete against 26 other acts.
However, the band has been dealt a huge blow ahead of Saturday's live final.
It's been revealed that the odds of the UK finishing in the top 10 are just 7/1, while a top five finish has odds of 16/1, according to Betway.
Mike Reading, Eurovision expert at Betway, commented: “With the Eurovision final just days away, fans are hopeful that the UK’s entry, What the Hell Just Happened? sang by Remember Monday, will fare better than last year’s 18th place.
“While the tune is undeniably catchy, the UK’s recent Eurovision track record serves as a cautionary tale. The country pop trio are currently priced at 100/1 to win the competition this weekend, but we are seeing support for them to finish in the top 10 (7/1), and the top five (16/1). Sweden is still holding firm as the country to beat and remain the hot favourite to take the Eurovision crown this year.
“Remember Monday will be attempting to channel the spirit of Sam Ryder’s 2022 breakthrough which landed the UK in second-place - the highest in 26 years. With the group performing on Thursday in the second semi-final, it’ll all come down to who wins over the public - and the jury - on Saturday night in Basel!”
Eurovision 2025 will air on BBC One on Saturday, with Graham Norton back on commentary duties.
This year's contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland, with Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer presenting the live show.
The Eurovision Grand Final airs on BBC One on Saturday, 17 May at 8pm