Eurovision’s Remember Monday given advice by Lucie Jones

Eurovision star Lucie Jones has advised this year’s UK act Remember Monday to “have fun” when they perform in Switzerland on Saturday night.

“I said engage in as much of it as you possibly can, because it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed,” said the singer from Pentyrch, Cardiff.

Country-pop trio Holly-Anne Hull, Lauren Byrne and Charlotte Steele have said they are hoping to place in the top 10 in the final in Basel.

Jones represented the UK in 2017 with her performance of Never Give Up on You, finishing in 15th place.

She said speaking to Remember Monday a few days ago threw her right back into her Eurovision moment.

“They’re obviously so excited and apprehensive, because it’s such a huge opportunity and pressure,” she told Lucy Owen on BBC Radio Wales.

“You’ve got to get it right in those three minutes and it’s for your country and the whole world is watching, it’s a lot to process in the moment.”

Jones’ rise to fame began on talent show X Factor in 2009 and she has since carved out a successful career in musical theatre, starring in a string of hit shows from Legally Blonde to Les Miserables.

It was during a run of the latter that Jones first got to know Remember Monday’s Holly-Anne Hull.

“Holly and I did Les Mis Mis together in lockdown times, so we’re pretty close,” she said.

“I’m obviously wishing them all the best of luck.”

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales earlier this year, Remember Monday described Jones as “a gem”.

“She’s given us so many words of wisdom and really looked after us during this process, so there’s a lot of tea to spill with her when this is all over,” they said.