Eurovision viewers loved Remember Monday star Holly-Anne Hull’s reaction to scoring zero points
Eurovision audiences were left gobsmacked as the UK endured a soul-crushing déjà vu, scoring zero points from the public vote for the second consecutive year—a harsh verdict that clearly shook the trio representing the nation.
The UK’s streak of Eurovision misfortune rolled on relentlessly during Saturday night’s grand final (17 May), held in Basel, Switzerland, where hope once again took a nosedive.
Flying the Union Jack this year were Remember Monday, who performed their entry “What The Hell Just Happened?”—a title that, in hindsight, could hardly have been more apt. They ultimately landed in 19th place out of 26 finalists.
Comprising Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, the group did manage to earn 88 points from the jury panel, a respectable nod to their musical calibre. But when it came to the public, the reception was ice-cold—not a single point.
It was a sobering moment, both for the performers and those watching at home, marking another entry in Britain’s growing anthology of Eurovision heartbreaks.
The public vote left Remember Monday asking: “What the hell just happened?” (Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)
While the general consensus among viewers was that the band delivered a strong vocal performance, many felt they might have been better served with a different track. The song in question—a confessional ballad chronicling a night of chaos and post-party remorse—seemed to lack the universality that Eurovision crowds often crave.
One fan mused online:
“I think vocally they were one of the best, however, the song needed context that many couldn’t connect to.”
Another lamented the staging, noting:
“It was quite a dull staying, just wandering around a chandelier that we all thought was going to rise like in Phantom. They didn’t deserve zero points from the public.”
A more balanced take came from another viewer, who said:
“It’s a shame to get that public reception, but I think the score and placing overall is fair.”
Yet for many UK fans, the defining moment of the night wasn’t the performance, or even the loss—it was Holly-Anne’s reaction to receiving zero points. With arms flung skyward and a grin that defied the scoreboard, she turned a crushing blow into a moment of defiant brilliance.
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At 30 years old, the singer—who first captured public attention during her breakout on The Voice in 2019—seemed to take the crushing Eurovision outcome with admirable composure.
Outwardly unfazed, though likely bruised within, she responded with theatrical flair—flinging her arms skyward in a moment that was equal parts disbelief and defiance. A gesture that spoke louder than any words.
The internet, of course, had its say. Over on X, one viewer posted:
“My favourite #eurovision moment so far – what the hell just happened?”
Another added with sympathy and admiration:
“Totally gutted for them but their reaction was brilliant.”
And a third, succinct and adoring, declared:
“She’s iconic for that.”
In an evening filled with glitter, drama, and dashed hopes, her reaction carved out a moment of human charm—a silent shrug to the absurdity, and a reminder that grace under pressure can sometimes look like throwing your hands in the air and owning the chaos.
The UK’s Remember Monday finished 19th in the Eurovision final (Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)
Austria claimed the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 crown, with JJ’s genre-defying entry “Wasted Love” soaring above the competition. The performance began steeped in operatic drama before bursting into a euphoric, club-thumping crescendo—an unexpected sonic metamorphosis that stole the night.
JJ, a classically honed countertenor, etched his name into Eurovision history, delivering Austria its third title with a commanding 436 points—joining the ranks of the nation’s previous triumphs in 1965 and 2014.
Close behind was Israel’s Yuval Raphael, who concluded the contest with 357 points. Though she dominated the public vote, her standing with the juries held her back from clinching victory. Her appearance sparked divided reactions, with applause and criticism intertwining, as the Israel-Gaza conflict continued to loom large in the collective consciousness of both the arena and the viewers at home.
Her performance, while powerful, became inseparable from the political undercurrent it drifted upon—an echo of how art and geopolitics often collide under the unforgiving spotlight of global events. Yet amidst the noise, JJ’s triumphant anthem rose above, transforming operatic heartbreak into a dance floor resurrection.
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