The ultimate Eurovision song? Following a massive vote in the UK, BBC radio listeners determined the greatest Eurovision song of the 21st century. All the details in the article!

Just before the grand final of Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland—for the first time in the city’s history—the UK’s most popular radio station, “Radio 2” of the national broadcaster BBC, launched a special project celebrating the British public’s love for Eurovision: the selection of the favorite Eurovision song of the 21st century. Topping the poll was “Space Man,” performed by Sam Ryder, the United Kingdom’s representative at Eurovision 2022, who finished second in the contest and secured the UK’s best result in recent years. Full results follow in the article.

Historic Listener Vote: Choosing the 21st Century Eurovision Song

The vote for “Your Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song” opened at the end of March. As part of the process, listeners were invited to select up to five songs from a list of 67, curated by Eurovision experts from both inside and outside the station. The list included all Eurovision winners from 2000 to 2024, alongside a selection of iconic non-winning entries: runners-up, memorable performances, and fan favorites.

Announcing the Winners: Special Broadcast Events

The voting results were announced on Tuesday, April 22, during a special BBC radio broadcast hosted by Michelle Visage, judge and presenter on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and a long-time Eurovision fan. The special featured the top 40 Eurovision songs of the 21st century—as chosen by British listeners.

The main event will be broadcast live on Saturday, May 17, featuring the top 40 countdown, followed by the live broadcast of the Eurovision final from Basel that evening.

It is important to note that these results do not affect the official Eurovision outcome, but rather serve as a festive British tribute to fans of the contest. Still, this is a rare opportunity to see how the British public ranks the most memorable songs of the current century.

The Top 40 Eurovision Songs of the 21st Century, According to Radio 2 Listeners

1. Sam Ryder – Space Man (United Kingdom, 2022)

2. Loreen – Euphoria (Sweden, 2012)

3. Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (Austria, 2014)

4. Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (Norway, 2009)

5. Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (Finland, 2023)

6. Daoi Fryer – Think About Things (Iceland, 2020)

7. Mans Zelmerlow – Heroes (Sweden, 2015)

8. Loreen – Tattoo (Sweden, 2023)

9. Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland, 2006)

10. Måneskin – Zitte E Buoni (Italy, 2021)

11. Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Ukraine, 2007)

12. Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim (Croatia, 2024)

13. Keiino – Spirit In The Sky (Norway, 2019)

14. Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf A Banana (Norway, 2022)

15. Nemo – The Code (Switzerland, 2024)

16. Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (Sweden, 2022)

17. Blue – I Can (United Kingdom, 2011)

18. Eleni Foureira – Fuego – (Cyprus, 2018)

19. Scooch – Flying The Flag (For You) (United Kingdom, 2007)

20. Alessandra – Queen Of Kings (Norway 2023)

21. Emmelie De Forest – Only Teardrops (Denmark, 2013)

22. Lena – Satellite (Germany, 2010)

23. The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (Netherlands, 2014)

24. Netta – Toy (Israel, 2018)

25. Duncan Laurence – Arcade (Netherlands, 2019)

26. Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue (Ireland, 2024)

27. Olsen Brothers – Fly On The Wings Of Love (Denmark, 2000)

28. Dami Im – Sound Of Silence (Australia, 2016)

29. Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (Ukraine, 2022)

30. Mahmood – Soldi (Italy, 2019)

31. Charlotte Perrelli – Hero (Sweden, 2008)

32. Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (Portugal, 2017)

33. Chanel – Slo Mo (Spain, 2022)

34. Gjon’s Tears – Tout L’Univers (Switzerland, 2021)

35. Jedward – Lipstick (Ireland, 2011) TIED

35. Rosa Linn – Snap (Armenia, 2022) TIED

37. Helena Paparizou – My Number One (Greece, 2005)

38. Diodato – Fai Rumore (Italy, 2020)

39. Ruslana – Wild Dances (Ukraine, 2004)

40. Jessica Garlick – Come Back (United Kingdom, 2002)

With an impressive lineup of songs and presenters who are themselves cultural icons, this promises to be an unmissable celebration for Eurovision fans worldwide. With tens of millions of followers globally, Eurovision continues to prove it’s more than just a competition—it’s a celebration!

United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025

The song “What The Hell Just Happened?” is the name of the song that will be performed by the girl group Remember Monday, who will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025. The group will perform the song in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 which will take place on May 15th in Basel, Switzerland. Since they represent one of the “Big Five” – they automatically advance to the grand final on May 17th. The song was written by the band members along with Thomas Stengaard, who wrote the winning Eurovision 2013 song “Only Teardrops“, Julie Aagaard who wrote Austria’s songs in 2024 “We Will Rave” (24th place in the grand final) and Malta’s song in 2022, “I Am What I Am” (16th place in the semi-final). The song is performed in English.

The song describes a wild night of partying and mayhem, where the speaker experiences a series of crazy and unexpected events. The song expresses the desire to break free from everyday constraints, experience extreme situations, and feel freedom, even if it involves irresponsible or dangerous behavior.

These days Britain is ranked 14th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2025. Listen to the British song for Eurovision 2025:

Remember Monday – Who Are You?

The girl band Remember Monday, consisting of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, is a trio that creates pop-country music filled with humor and character. They have been friends since their school days. Initially, the group was known as Houston but changed their name to “Remember Monday” to avoid confusion with other artists.

They gained recognition after competing in the 8th season of “The Voice UK”, broadcasted in 2019, where they impressed the judges with their unique vocal harmonies. They also became popular on TikTok with various covers, including a viral version of Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls“. The band is now preparing for a tour and releasing more of their original music.

Among the singles released by the band are songs such as “Hysterical Women,” “Drive,” “Prove Me Right,” and others.

Eurovision 2025: This will be the 67th participation of the United Kingdom in Eurovision. The UK joined the competition in 1957 and has won it five times over the years. The UK’s last victory was in Eurovision 1997 with the song ‘Love Shine A Light’ performed by the band ‘Katrina and the Waves’.