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Eurovision fans were quick to give their verdict following the UK entry Remember Monday's semi-final performance on Thursday.
And it appears that viewers were mightily impressed as they were all in agreement that the girl band 'absolutely smashed' their performance and are confident they could win Saturday night's grand finale.
The group, made up of Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele and Holly-Anne Hull, is representing the UK with their song What The Hell Just Happened?
The trio, from Hampshire, are the first girl group to represent the UK since Precious in 1999.
Fans shared their excitement on X for the final and were completely in support of the group.
Comments read: 'United Kingdom - Remember Monday What The Hell Just Happened OUR GIRLS SMASHED THAT!
Eurovision fans were all saying the same thing about UK entry Remember Monday's semi-final performance on Thursday (Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele and Holly-Anne Hull L-R)
The group, made up of Lauren, Charlotte and Holly-Anne (L-R), is representing the UK with their song What The Hell Just Happened?
'Their vocals are the best of any act in this contest. The Harmonies are lush and I loved the staging. We will be in the top 10!',
'There is not a single act with vocals as flawless as Remember Monday it's actually kinda insane. Anyone who cares about vocals will be picking up their phone to vote for them this Saturday! #Eurovision',
'I just love how Remember Monday had smiles on their faces from start to finish Whatever happens, WE LOVE YOU GIRLS! #Eurovision2025',
'Slayed. Do it again on Saturday, babs! #RememberMonday #Eurovision2025',
'Remember Monday were fab… the song, the staging, all on point. And the VOCALS… if they can perform like that again on Saturday they can be incredibly proud no matter the position #Eurovision',
'Remember Monday absolutely smashed that performance - vocals, chemistry, relishing the chance to perform on such a grand stage all spot on #Eurovision2025'.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning, the girls reacted to how it felt to finally hit the stage the night before after months of rehearsals and anticipation.
Lauren told hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty: 'I don't know if it will ever feel normal to be honest, it's all so surreal.'
Viewers were all in agreement that the girl band 'absolutely smashed' their performance and are confident they could win Saturday night's grand finale
Fans shared their excitement on X for the final and were completely in support of the group
They first gained prominence after appearing on The Voice UK in 2019 and have also had careers in theatre
Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning, the girls reacted to how it felt to finally hit the stage the night before after months of rehearsals and anticipation
Elsewhere in the programme, drag queen Tia Kofi, one of the presenters of BBC’s digital coverage of the contest, said of the band: ‘I am so proud of our girls. The three of them, you can tell when you’re watching, they’re having the best time.’
She added: ‘They look like absolute princesses on that stage. I feel like they really represent the UK perfectly.’
Commenting on the buzzy atmosphere in Basel, Tia added: ‘It’s been absolutely glorious here in Basel. We’re having a wonderful time.’
The presenter continued: ‘It’s just so lovely to share that with everyone.’
The band get an automatic place in Saturday's final, as the UK is one of the five biggest financial contributors to Eurovision, along with France, Spain, Germany and Italy.
Switzerland also get an automatic final spot as last year's winners and this year's hosts.
But the girls still performed at Thursday's semi-final, the second of two taking place this week to narrow down the other contestants, as a preview of what is to come during their performance tomorrow
However, one act that no doubt raised eyebrows from their success at the latest semi-final was Israel's Yuval Raphael, who has guaranteed her spot in the grand final.
Yuval, 24, represented her home nation with her song New Day Will Rise at this year's contest, after surviving the horrific October 7 attacks just 18 months ago.
Audience members booed during the performance by Israel’s contestant to protest the country’s role in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Video footage from the second and last semi-final also showed spectators holding up Palestinian flags as singer Yuval belted out her track.
Her predecessor, Eden Golan, was subjected to the most toxic campaign of abuse and intimidation in the competition's history, and was loudly booed by the crowd during her two performances at last year's contest in Malmo.
Shunned by fellow competitors who tried to humiliate her at press conferences, she was nearly disqualified following a row over her song lyrics, and faced tens of thousands - including Greta Thunberg - protesting her right to be there.
Eden received so many death threats the head of Israeli intelligence service Shin Bet personally travelled to Malmo, Sweden, to help oversee her protection.
But, on the night, she overcame deafening screams from the hostile audience to claim the second most votes from the public - thanks in part to 12 points from the UK - and came fifth overall when the jury's verdict was taken in.
But given her own ordeal in Israel's conflict with Palestine, Yuval is unfazed by the backlash, and even revealed she's 'practised being booed' ahead of her first performance.
Despite the huge storm around Israel's inclusion in Eurovision, Yuval is unfazed, telling MailOnline: 'I've been given another chance at life, so it's my duty to not be afraid - and to spread the light.
The band get an automatic place in Saturday's final, as the UK is one of the five biggest financial contributors to Eurovision, along with France, Spain, Germany and Italy
However, one act that no doubt raised eyebrows from their success at the latest semi-final was Israel's Yuval Raphael , who has guaranteed her spot in the grand final
Yuval, 24, represented her home nation with her song New Day Will Rise at this year's contest, after surviving the horrific October 7 attacks just 18 months ago
Her predecessor, Eden Golan, was subjected to the most toxic campaign of abuse and intimidation in the competition's history (pictured on stage in 2024)
Given her own ordeal in Israel's conflict with Palestine , Yuval is unfazed by the backlash, and even revealed she's 'practised being booed' ahead of her first performance
![Yuval's words come as protesters tried to disrupt her performance at a dress rehearsal earlier on Thursday afternoon [pictured earlier this month]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/05/16/09/98364733-14717599-The_2025_Eurovision_Song_Contest_is_well_underway_with_Yuval_Rap-a-14_1747385594310.jpg)
Yuval's words come as protesters tried to disrupt her performance at a dress rehearsal earlier on Thursday afternoon [pictured earlier this month]
'I see it as an honour and a responsibility. I love my country, I love the Israeli people.'
'I also have the most amazing team behind me with all the tools to deal with this situation.
'I am focused on the song and have been working night and day on it for the last four months, practicing to be the best I can to bring honour to my country.'
Yuval's words come as protesters tried to disrupt her performance at a dress rehearsal earlier on Thursday afternoon.
Six people, holding whistles and ‘oversized’ Palestinian flags, attended the rehearsal, the BBC reports. While all flags are allowed under the venue’s rules, there are size limits.
SRG SSR, the Swiss broadcaster organising the event in Basel, said these spectators were swiftly removed from the St Jakobshalle arena venue.
Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision has been an ongoing source of controversy as the country’s bombardment of Gaza intensifies and it blockades all food and humanitarian aid.
Anti-Israel protests have taken place in the streets of Basel this week – while Spain, Ireland and Slovenia have all spoken out to request a debate on the country’s inclusion in the contest.
But despite this, Israel remains one of the bookies’ favourites to win.
Israel was one of 10 acts who made it through to the grand final on Saturday.
The other nine winning countries were: Armenia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg and Malta.
This means that unfortunately, Australia, Czechia, Georgia, Ireland, Montenegro and Serbia are out of the competition.
Eurovision fans took to X to express their anger at this, with one saying: ‘Israel qualifying over Australia? This is b******t, I’m livid.’
Elsewhere in the competition, certain countries’ performances at the semi-final last night proved especially popular with diehard Eurovision fans on X.
Austria’s contestant JJ, 24, is one of the bookies’ favourites to win at the Grand Final – and his song Wasted Love certainly impressed viewers.
One fan said on X of his high, countertenor voice: ‘I don’t know if people realise that Austria’s entry isn’t just singing. He’s executing elite level vocal technique that most trained singers can’t pull off.
Parg representing Armenia made it through to the grand final on Saturday
Denmark's Sissal was another success story on the night
Montenegro's Nina Žižić unfortunately failed to secure a place in the final
‘In pitch, in movement, in emotion. That’s otherworldly.’
Another added: ‘People talk about vocals like it’s just hitting notes.'
Others weighed in to praise Finland, represented by Erika Vikman, who ended her spectacular performance by standing on top of a massive microphone that was letting off fireworks.
One commenter said: ‘Finland brings me so much joy. They’ve genuinely ushered in a new generation of Eurovision entry.’
Someone else said: ‘So nice that Erika invited [the] other 15 countries to perform in her own concert.’
Another popular performance came from Greece, represented by singer Klavdia performing her song Asteromata, a poignant ballad.
An X user said: ‘Still recovering from Greece. I had goosebumps throughout the whole song. It was everything.’
Latvia was also considered a success, represented by girl band Tautumeitas – whose song Bur Man Laimi marked the first time a Latvian language song was heard on Eurovision in more than 20 years.
Austria’s contestant JJ, 24, is one of the bookies’ favourites to win at the Grand Final – and his song Wasted Love certainly impressed viewers
Others weighed in to praise Finland, represented by Erika Vikman, who ended her spectacular performance by standing on top of a massive microphone that was letting off fireworks
Another popular performance came from Greece, represented by singer Klavdia performing her song Asteromata, a poignant ballad
Latvia was also considered a success, represented by girl band Tautumeitas – whose song Bur Man Laimi marked the first time a Latvian language song was heard on Eurovision in more than 20 years
One person weighed in online: ‘For me, the real dark horse of this year’s Eurovision is Latvia. This performance just feels out of this world.
‘The ethnic elements combined with the amazing harmonies let this performance stand out so much.’
People were very saddened to see Australia exit the competition, with the country represented by singer Go-Jo performing the wacky, innuendo-filled song Milkshake Man.
One X user said: ‘Justice for Australia! I am heartbroken.’
The first semi-final, which took place on Tuesday, saw ten of 15 contestants make it to the Grand Final.
Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, the Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal and Ukraine all made it - while Slovenia, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Croatia and Cyprus all sadly went home.
Meanwhile, Remember Monday first gained prominence after appearing on The Voice UK in 2019 and have also had careers in theatre.
The UK has a poor track record at the competition - which will be held in Basel, Switzerland - in recent years.
If Remember Monday suffer the same fate as 2023 entrant Olly Alexander, they have decided that everyone on their team will have to get the abbreviation of their song, WTHJH?, tattooed somewhere on their body
And if Remember Monday suffer the same fate as 2023 entrant Olly Alexander, they have decided that everyone on their team will have to get the abbreviation of their song, WTHJH?, tattooed somewhere on their body.
In a more positive sense, the group have also decided to enact the vow if they place in the top five.
'If we get top five or above, every single person on our team has to get WTHJH tattooed on their body,' they said on Instagram.
'We won't take no for an answer. Can I get a hell yeah? It's happening, it's happening. It's got to happen. Or if we come dead last, nil points. That is also worth a tattoo.'
The band confirmed their bid for Eurovision when they appeared as guests on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
After weeks of waiting, Scott broke the news, saying: 'It ain't a Eurovision entry until I say it is. I am so ready to get behind the act that is representing us and I know you're going to adore them. They are genuinely brilliant and really lovely.'
The song, which is out now, is an upbeat pop track full of energy, excitement and drama and was co-written by Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard and Julie 'Kill J' Aagaard.
The girls look set to be onto a winning formula as BRIT Award nominees, Billen Ted, have worked with Little Mix, Anne Marie, MNEK and Armin van Buuren to name a few.
