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Eurovision 2025 UK entry Remember Monday’s former TV careers and child stars

Eurovision country trio Remember Monday’s are not new to the stage, as they actually competed in The Voice back in 2019

Remember Monday arriving at Eurovision 2025
All three members of Remember Monday have a background in musical theatre(Image: Zuma Press/PA Images)

As the UK’s Eurovision 2025 hopefuls gear up for their big moment on the Grand Final stage, fans are learning more about Remember Monday and their surprising showbiz roots. The country trio is comprised of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele.

The three women have known each other since their teenage years, when they became friends while studying at The Sixth Form College Farnborough in Hampshire. The trio originally performed under the name Houston, but rebranded as Remember Monday in 2018 as a tribute to the day they all had free periods at college and would spend time singing together.

Remember Monday performing on stage
All three members of Remember Monday have a background in musical theatre(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Long before preparing to take to the stage for Eurovision, all three members had already become acquainted with the world of entertainment. Charlotte was just a child when she played Jane Bank in Mary Poppins on the West End stage.

Meanwhile, Lauren took on the role of Miss Honey in Matilda, and Holly performed in both Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.

Their big break came in 2019 when the trio auditioned for The Voice UK, stunning judges with their powerful harmonies on Seal’s Kiss from a Rose.

All four coaches turned their chairs, but the band ultimately chose to join Team Jennifer Hudson after being swayed by the chance to be mentored by the only female judge on the panel.

The trio went on to win their Battle Round but were knocked out during the Knockout stage after performing their original track Jailbreaker. Despite the early exit from the competition, the group went on to build a loyal fanbase in the UK.

Remember Monday performing on The Voice
The trio previously appeared on The Voice UK(Image: Rachel Joseph/ITV/Shutterstock)

In September 2023 they took a leap of faith and quit their day jobs to pursue music full time. In early 2024 they were reunited with Hudson on her US talk show, where they gave a soulful performance of Hand in My Pocket by Alanis Morissette.

That same year, Remember Monday was announced as the UK’s Eurovision act for 2025, becoming the first girl band to represent the nation in 26 years.

Their entry What The Hell Just Happened? is a track with bold 80s influences inspired by the chaos of a wild night out. BBC Radio commentators admitted to being “nervous” before they heard the band perform, but were quickly “blown away” after watching Remember Monday’s rehearsals.

Richie Anderson shared: “I was a little bit nervous. It’s like when a family member is about to do a school assembly performance – you’re excited, but also so protective. But as soon as they started singing, their vocals were just incredible.”

He went on to say that the girls’ background in musical theatre prepared them well for putting on a show of this magnitude. He added: “They hit every camera, so it feels like they’re performing just for you – it’s very intimate.”

The Eurovision Song Contest continues with the second semi-final on Thursday, May 15 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Grand Final will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Eurovision Song Contest in major BBC scheduling shake-up after huge twist

The Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final is just over two weeks away and the BBC have confirmed their broadcasting but it features a major twist on the big day

The Eurovision Grand Final date has been confirmed and the BBC are pulling out all the stops with their broadcasting schedule. Fans across the world will tune in to see who’ll be crowned the winner on Saturday, May 17. Remember Monday are this year’s entry and they’re hoping to walk away with the crown after competing in Switzerland.

This year, Scott Mills, Rylan Clark, Sara Cox and Richie Anderson will bringing all the latest information for those tuning in across the United Kingdom. Although the contest will air from Tuesday, May 13 with each country competing in the semi-finals, there will be a big change on BBC One on the night of the final.

In the lead up, the BBC will air a schedule of focused Eurovision content throughout the day. Presenters will be chatting to listeners, with Scott and Rylan chatting to guests. But that’s not all, Drag Race and Strictly Come Dancing legend Michelle Visage will be leading an Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song – sharing the Top 40 Eurovision entries between 2000 and 2024, voted for by the public.

Doctor Who will air a special episode ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final
Doctor Who will air a special episode ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon)

It doesn’t stop there though. For the first time ever, Eurovision will be going inter-galactic, with a special episode of Doctor Who. The sci-fi programme will air The Interstellar Song Contest just before the grand final. During the special episode, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) will travel to the 803rd contest, which is co-hosted by Rylan.

Planets from across the universe will compete for the top prize, with Graham Norton also making an appearance alongside Freddie Fox, Kadiff Kirwin, Charlie Condou and Miriam-Teak Lee. The episode, written by Juno Dawson is the sixth episode of the second series.

Speaking about the big day, Syeda Irtizaali, Interim Director of Unscripted at the BBC said: “The BBC is the home of Eurovision in the UK and 2025 is set to continue that trend as we celebrate the contest on all our platforms, from TV, radio and online.

Richie, Scott, Rylan and Sara will be on hand throughout the week
Richie, Scott, Rylan and Sara will be on hand throughout the week(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/BBC Studios)

“We have Scott Mills’ Radio 2 Breakfast show coming to audiences live every morning from the Eurovision host city, Basel, for a week; A show stopping exclusive performance from the UK’s act, Remember Monday, on The One Show; A Doctor Who x Eurovision crossover and a one- off special on BBC One and iPlayer, When Graham Met Remember Monday.

“We really are pulling out all the stops this year to surprise and delight audiences with all things Eurovision. So, get in the party mood as the BBC’s Eurovision content offering this year is not to be missed this May!” Speaking about taking the Doctor Who special job, Rylan said: “As a massive Whovian, getting the call to be in Doctor Who was a call I’ve always dreamed of getting.

Remember Monday have a guaranteed place in the final
Remember Monday have a guaranteed place in the final(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/BBC Studios/Sam McMahon)

“The episode is all my favourite things about the show with an added song contest set in space. It really is a dream come true. I can’t wait for everyone to see it. It is going to be out of this world.”

Remember Monday will be performing What The Hell Happened? are guaranteed a place in the grand final due to being from one of the ‘Big Five’ alongside Spain, Germany, France and Italy.

Doctor Who – The Interstellar Song Contest will air on Saturday, May 17. With the Eurovision Song Contest airing just after.

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