Well, darlings, Eurovision just got a whole lot more interesting — and Graham Norton’s latest endorsement has set tongues wagging across the continent. The beloved commentator has thrown his designer scarf into the ring, backing Britain’s fresh-faced trio Remember Monday with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for a royal wedding.
These Hampshire girls — Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele — aren’t just another act hoping to break Britain’s notorious Eurovision dry spell. They’re making history, sweeties. Not since Precious sashayed onto the stage in ’99 has the UK sent an all-female group to wave the Union Jack.
Norton, never one to mince words (bless him), couldn’t contain his excitement. “Remember Monday have a great advantage in that they are unlike any other act this year,” he gushed, before adding that their “flawless” harmonies and “strong hook” might just be the magic combination we’ve been desperately seeking. Coming from Eurovision’s snarkiest commentator, that’s practically a blessing from the Pope.
The 2025 competition in Basel is shaping up to be deliciously bizarre — even by Eurovision standards. Sweden’s bringing a song about saunas (because… of course they are), while Italy’s Lucio Corsi is serving us rock god realness that would make Freddie Mercury proud. Honey, you couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried.
But here’s where it gets juicy: Remember Monday has landed the coveted eighth spot in the running order. Sandwiched between Ukraine’s avant-garde offering and Norway’s teenage sensation Kyle Alessandro, it’s the kind of prime real estate that could finally see the UK climbing out of the dreaded “nil points” basement.
Norton — who’ll be delivering his signature zingers for the BBC — knows exactly what makes Eurovision tick. “It doesn’t have to be complicated, just clever and fresh,” he mused, presumably while sipping something fabulous. The secret ingredient? Personality, darling. That, and vocals that could make angels weep.
Switzerland hasn’t hosted since shoulder pads were unironic, and they’re determined to make this one count. Whispers of Celine Dion making an appearance (her 1988 win for Switzerland remains legendary) have sent the Eurovision community into an absolute tizzy. Producer Drew Simon couldn’t help but gush about the “extreme range” and “sincerity” of this year’s spectacle — and honestly, who can blame him?
As Saturday’s grand final approaches (8pm BST, mark those calendars), all eyes are on Remember Monday. Will their harmonies and charm finally break Britain’s curse? Norton seems to think so, and after 25 years of commentary, he’s practically Eurovision royalty.
In this post-pandemic era of sequins and solidarity, perhaps what Europe needs is exactly what Remember Monday is serving: authentic talent wrapped in genuine charm. And if Graham Norton’s seal of approval isn’t enough to convince you… well, darling, what is?
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