Eurovision’s 2025 winner has been crowned.
Austria are taking home the win this year after an electrifying performance from their entry JJ.
It was a nail-biting finish, with Israel in the top spot before Austria’s public vote and final score was announced, but JJ clinched the win, meaning next year’s show will take place in Austria.
Taking to the stage, JJ said through tears: “Thank you so much for making my dreams come true and especially thank you Europe for making my dreams come true,” before then adding: “Love is the strongest force in the world, let’s spread more love!”
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The UK’s entry was Remember Monday, a girlband trio who sang What The Hell Just Happened? in front of a live audience at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland. They did well with the jury, but got nothing from the public votes, ending up in 19th place with 88 points.
They shot straight through to the final as part of the big five nations, which includes the UK, Italy, Spain, France, Germany and that year’s host country.
Remember Monday stars Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele who have been friends since their teen years.
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The trio met while studying at The Sixth Form College Farnborough in Hampshire. They originally called themselves Houston but rebranded back in 2018.
The girls decided on the name Remember Monday as a dedication to their college days, when they would spend their free periods practicing on Mondays.
All of them have had stage careers – Charlotte played Jane Bank in Mary Poppins in the West End, Lauren played Miss Honey in Matilda and Holly has starred in both Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.
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Reality TV fans may recognise them from another singing competition as Remember Monday auditioned for The Voice UK back in 2019.
All four judges turned round for the trio as they sang Seal’s Kiss From A Rose, but the girls ultimately chose Jennifer Hudson as their guide.
The group smashed their Battle Round but were voted off during the Knockout stage after belting out their own song Jailbreaker. Despite bowing out early, they’ve since gathered a large following.
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