What the Hell Just Happened?
2025 song by Remember Monday
"What the Hell Just Happened?" is a song by British country pop group Remember Monday. A track reflecting the group's real-life dynamic of providing mutual support during challenging situations, the song was released on 7 March 2025 through the independent label The Other Songs. It was written by group members Charlotte Steele, Holly-Anne Hull and Lauren Byrne, together with Julie Aagaard, Kes Kamara, Sam Brennan, Thomas Stengaard and Tom Hollings. It represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, marking the first song by a girl group to represent the country since 1999.
Critical response to "What the Hell Just Happened?" was generally mixed, especially regarding its blending of genres. Some reviewers praised its energetic fusion of musical styles, lyrics, strong vocal harmonies, and influences from other artists, while others criticised the song's rapid genre shifts as disjointed and lacking cohesion. Critics were also divided about its suitability for the Eurovision stage. In the contest, it placed 19th of 26, with 88 points from the juries and no points in the public vote.
"What the Hell Just Happened?" became Remember Monday's first single to enter the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 31 after the contest. The song also peaked at number seven on the UK Independent Singles Charts, as well as entering the charts in Lithuania and Switzerland.
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