The United Kingdom is looking for a sixth win at the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend in Switzerland, but the odds suggest Remember Monday and their song 'What the Hell Just Happened?' could be facing an unwanted record.
The former Voice UK vocal group are picking up the baton for the United Kingdom in Basel on May 17, looking to replicate the glory times of Lulu, Katrina and the Waves, Bucks Fizz and more.
However, the bookmakers are not seeing a glory night for the girl band and instead, some bookmakers have the group coming dead last in Switzerland.
There are many ways you can bet on the United Kingdom this weekend. Here are some of the markets and specials you can choose from which predict a difficult evening for the troupe.
Who is Offering Odds on the United Kingdom to Finish Last at the Eurovision Song Contest?
While a lot of bookmakers are offering odds on the winner markets, top five and top 10 finishes, some bookies are taking a more negative view at the continental competition.
This includes betting on who will prop up the Eurovision table as well as specific bets on the United Kingdom this weekend.
Betfred are offering special odds on the United Kingdom to finish in last place after the tele vote and the jury vote.
With the bookmaker, you can get 3/1 on the girl group to finish bottom of the pack, which are the best odds on the market.
They are not alone in offering odds on that outcome. Star Sports is another bookmaker providing odds, where you can also get 3/1 on last place for the UK.
Iceland are second favourites to come last with the bookie, coming in at 9/2, Norway are at 6/1. Ladbrokes are also offering odds of 3/1, alongside Star Sports and Betfred.
How to Bet on the United Kingdom Getting 0 Points
The United Kingdom has finished in last place at the Eurovision Song Contest on five separate occasions.
While finishing last is disappointing, getting zero points across both the tele and jury vote is a fate that nobody wants to suffer.
Unfortunately for the United Kingdom, this has happened before. In 2003, pop group Jemini received 0 points to finish in last place. This was then repeated in 2021 when James Newman received nothing for his song, 'Embers'.
Remember Monday will be hoping to avoid that record but some bookmaker are offering odds on it happening for a third time in UK Eurovision history.
Ladbrokes are offering odds of 12/1 on the scenario, with William Hill giving odds of 10/1 for the same scenario.
Betfred
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William Hill United Kingdom Specials
Speaking of William Hill, the bookmaker has a selection of specific odds dedicated to the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Here are some odds you can get on the UK, so make sure you head to the William Hill website now for more.
- To finish last – 9/4
- To score 0 points – 10/1
- Top 10 finish – 5/1
- Top 5 finish – 14/1
- Win Outright – 50/1
Ladbrokes
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When did the United Kingdom Last Win Eurovision?
It's been almost 30 years since the United Kingdom won the Eurovision Song Contest. The last coming in 1997 when Katrina and the Waves with 'Love Shine a Light' stole the show and topped the leaderboard.
Here's a list of our other victories from down the years, starting in 1967.
- Sandie Shaw: Puppet on a String - 1967
- Lulu: Boom Bang-a-bang -1969
- Brotherhood of Man: Save Your Kisses for Me - 1976
- Bucks Fizz: Making Your Mind up - 1981
- Katrina and the Waves: Love Shine a Light - 1997
Why Do the United Kingdom Qualify For the Final?
While the United Kingdom's record at Eurovision hasn't been one to be proud of, they still make the final every year.
As one of the founding members, the UK, alongside the other 'Big Five' of France, Germany, Spain and Italy, all automatically book their place in the final event.
This is often alongside the host nation, so Switzerland in 2025.
So make sure you tune in on BBC One from 8pm for all the action.
