July 25th 2024.
The United Kingdom has always had a rocky history at the Eurovision Song Contest, but that hasn't stopped the nation from dreaming big for next year's entry. Instead of choosing an up-and-coming artist, fans of the singing competition have set their sights on one of the most successful artists of all time: Adele.
A recent survey from Betfair Slot revealed that 34% of Brits want Adele, the record-breaking singer with over 120 million records sold worldwide, to represent the UK at Eurovision 2025. It's a lofty goal, but one that seems highly unlikely as Adele has recently announced a break from music after her residencies in Las Vegas and Munich.
But even with the slim chances of Adele saying yes to Eurovision, the British public has another dream candidate in mind: Sir Elton John. According to the survey, 25% of people would love to see the legendary musician take the stage in Switzerland next year. However, at 77 years old and after retiring from performing, it's doubtful that Sir Elton would make a comeback for Eurovision.
The third choice for the UK's Eurovision act, according to the survey, was none other than Harry Styles. The former One Direction member may have taken a break from music this year, but perhaps he'll be feeling energized and ready to represent his country in 2025.
Other popular choices among the British public include Rick Astley, Kate Bush, and Paloma Faith, with A1, the 90s boyband, throwing their hat in the ring as well. Ben Adams, one of the band members, expressed his excitement at the idea of representing the UK at Eurovision, calling it a massive launchpad for many successful acts.
This year, Olly Alexander from Years & Years represented the UK at Eurovision with the song "Dizzy," but unfortunately, it received no points in the public vote, leaving him in 18th place. However, Olly took the disappointment in stride and even made a joke about it at Radio 1's Big Weekend.
In 2022, Sam Ryder brought the UK back to glory with a second-place finish, the first time the nation has placed that high since 1998. With his song "Space Man," he broke the UK's decade-long streak of not reaching the top five at Eurovision.
This year, Swiss act Nemo took home the Eurovision trophy with their song "The Code," which means that the competition will be held in Switzerland in 2025. And although it may seem like a long way off, the excitement and anticipation for the next Eurovision Song Contest are already building.
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