The world’s most famous British pop star shares his favorite Eurovision 2025 song, reveals which close friend performed at the last contest, and discusses whether he might ever compete himself.
One performance managed to touch one of the biggest pop stars in the world: Ed Sheeran, who, as he does every year, watched the Eurovision Song Contest. Sheeran revealed that his favorite song from Eurovision 2025 was Italy’s entry by Lucio Corsi. The song, which captivated the European audience, also excited Sheeran, who declared in an interview:
“I loved it. It was the best song in my opinion.”
After the Italian performance, Louane – a close friend of Sheeran – took the stage, and he admitted to feeling uncomfortable about the timing. He also revealed whether he is considering competing in Eurovision himself.
Friendship Dilemmas and Musical Taste
Sheeran’s choice of Lucio Corsi was not an obvious one. When asked about his preference, he confessed:
“I felt bad, because right after him Louane, who is a good friend of mine, went on stage. I didn’t know who to support – it was a confusing moment.”
This dilemma illustrates the possible tension between personal and emotional taste and loyalty to close friends, especially in the entertainment world, where every statement is scrutinized.
It’s hard to know if Sheeran anticipated that his support for Lucio would become a public talking point, but his remarks quickly became the subject of discussion among Eurovision fans. Lucio Corsi, considered one of the surprise contenders at Eurovision 2025, managed to further establish his reputation as a respected indie artist, thanks in part to the attention from the British star.
Sheeran and Eurovision: Love and Frustration
Despite his deep affection for the contest, Ed Sheeran has never performed on the Eurovision stage – and he likely has no plans to do so.
“I’ve watched Eurovision every year since I was a kid. It’s one of my favorite things to do.”
He shared. However, he emphasized his frustration with the way the United Kingdom is treated in the contest:
“Even when we send a good song, it usually doesn’t matter – they don’t vote for us because we’re British.”
This sense of alienation has accompanied the United Kingdom for years – a country with a rich Eurovision history but disappointing results in the past decade. Some viewers see this as a sign of politicization in the voting; others point to a disconnect between the British pop scene and the unique Eurovision format.
Fan Reactions and Community Buzz
Within the fan communities of the EuroMix website, which covers Eurovision year-round and interviews participants, Sheeran’s comments sparked enormous excitement. In Facebook and WhatsApp groups dedicated to the contest, many praised Sheeran’s musical support for Lucio, noting that his endorsement gave a boost to an artist who was not among the main favorites. Some fans, however, were disappointed that he did not publicly support Louane, leading to a lively debate about personal loyalty versus the urge to support authentic artistry.
Professional Analysis: From Indie Songwriting to International Pop
Sheeran’s choice of Lucio Corsi’s song is no coincidence. Corsi is known for blending Italian indie sounds with rich arrangements that appeal to audiences beyond Italy. This choice aligns well with Sheeran’s own preferences – an artist who seeks well-written music with emotional depth and a real story. In recent years, there has been a renewed connection between intimate, personal music and international competitions, as seen in the victories of the Netherlands in 2019 and Portugal in 2017.
The UK and Eurovision – A Complex Relationship
Sheeran’s remark that the United Kingdom rarely receives points – even when sending good songs – echoes the frustration of many British artists with the voting system. These feelings intensified after Brexit and reflect a shift in the United Kingdom’s cultural context within the contest. Nevertheless, the United Kingdom remains one of the most influential countries in Eurovisio – even if not always on the scoreboard.
United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025
The song “What The Hell Just Happened?” was performed by the girl group Remember Monday, representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision. The group finished 19th in the Grand Final with 88 points – all from the juries. While the juries ranked the group 10th, the public gave the Unoted Kingdom zero points, placing the song last.
Despite the United Kingdom’s storied Eurovision history, in the past 25 years, it has managed to reach the Top 10 only three times – in 2002, 2009 and 2022.
Eurovision 2025: This was the 67th participation of the United Kingdom in Eurovision. The United Kingdom joined the competition in 1957 and has won it five times over the years. The United Kingdom’s last victory was in Eurovision 1997 with the song ‘Love Shine A Light’ performed by the band ‘Katrina and the Waves’.
