UK's Eurovision entry Remember Monday stirs fan apprehension following revised competition sequence after their commendable semi-final performance.
The anticipation for this year's Eurovision hit a new high after the UK entry, Remember Monday, made a rocking debut in the semi-finals. But all hell broke loose when the running order update left fans questioning their chances in the finale.
The girl band, composed of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, captivated audiences with their rambunctious performance that sparked theories they could triumph at the 69th iteration of the annual spectacle in Basel, Switzerland. However, recent news of the revised running order has fans scrambling to predict whether the UK will claim victory or be swept under the rug.
Originally, an unbiased draw determined whether acts would appear in the first or second half of the final. Producers would then decide the exact order of performance within their allotted section. Nevertheless, last year introduced the Producer's Choice wildcard, enabling 13 acts to be placed anywhere in the final at the discretion of broadcasters.
Remember Monday was among the acts selected for the wildcard, forcing them into the eighth position. Fans argue that viewers may quickly forget the band by the end of the show, especially since they're sandwiched between Ukraine and Austria, with the latter being a crowd favorite.
Taking to various forums, viewers shared their apprehensions: "UK just drawn Producer's Choice. Remember Monday are now at the mercy of the producers."
"Producers hate us," "It's well-known second [half] is better because you're remembered," and "I honestly don't think eighth is a good draw for Remember Monday, especially between Ukraine and Austria."
On the contrary, some fans expressed optimism, maintaining that the eighth spot does not necessarily mean a downfall for the band. Even ABBA, a famous Eurovision winner, claimed victory from the very same position.
"I wouldn't be too concerned about the UK going before Austria," stated one Eurovision enthusiast, "In recent years, most songs that were on before big favorites in the running order still did fairly [well], especially on juries."
"The running order in the Eurovision final doesn't mean much!" said another supporter, "Loreen [2023 Eurovision winner, from Sweden] was also at number nine in the 2023 final."
Over 50% of winners have come from the first and second half of the final, indicating the stakes might not be as dire as initially Thought. Believers in Remember Monday argue that their performance will captivate audiences enough to secure a top spot.
So, what do you think? Can Remember Monday claim the coveted Eurovision trophy, or will they fade into obscurity within the eighth spot? Tune in to the final show to witness the competition unfold!
Some fans worry that Remember Monday's eighth position in the Eurovision final might lead to them being forgotten by viewers, especially since they are sandwiched between Ukraine and Austria, with Austria being a crowd favorite. On the other hand, some fans are optimistic about Remember Monday's chances, reminding others that many past winners have come from the first and second half of the final. Will Remember Monday be able to captivate audiences enough to secure a top spot and win the coveted Eurovision trophy?
