The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has already been hit by controversy, with BBC bosses reportedly calling for one entry to be changed over its X-rated lyrics.

The track was set to be performed by Maltese singer Miriana Conte, and was тιтled Kant, which translates to ‘singing’ in the language.

While the song had been approved by the European Broadcasting Union, sources have told The Sun that Miriana has been told to change the тιтle of her song after a ‘reported was submitted by an EBU member – understood to be the BBC.’

Ofcom rules state the word ‘c**t’ cannot be used on British television before 9pm, and BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills also previously said he’s not allowed to play the song due to its rude lyrics.

The chorus of the Maltese entry sees Miriana also sing ‘serving kant,’ and it’s believed to sound like a phrase used in drag culture — with the c-word — as a term of empowerment.

Miriana had previously shared her disappointment at being asked to change the тιтle of her song.

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has already been hit by controversy, with BBC bosses reportedly calling for Malta’s song entry to be changed over its X-rated тιтle

She wrote on Instagram: ‘While I’m shocked and disappointed, especially since we have less than a week to submit the song, I promise you this: the show will go on – Diva NOT down.’ 

A representative for the BBC declined to comment when contacted by The Sun. MailOnline has contacted the BBC for further comment.

This year’s UK Eurovision act is set to be officially unveiled by the BBC on Thursday, after it was reported that country girl band Remember Monday are the next act heading to Switzerland for the the final on May 17.

Made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, the trio are a big genre switch from last year’s entry Olly Alexander.

A source told The Sun: ‘As ever behind the scenes compeтιтion has been fierce to represent the UK.

‘This year bosses have opted to shake things up and send a female trio, Remember Monday.

‘The song is a stark change from Olly Alexander last year but the girls are sure to get the nation behind them.’

Remember Monday will be hoping for a better result at this year’s compeтιтion in St Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland after Olly received no votes from the public last May.

The track was set to be performed by Maltese singer Miriana Conte, and was тιтled Kant, which translates to ‘singing’ in the language

And it isn’t the band’s first time taking part in a televised compeтιтion after they entered The Voice back in 2019 and caught the eye of BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Scott Mills when they were played on the station last year.

They have also performed at a string of major UK events including Country to Country, The Long Road and Buckle and Boots.

Remember Monday also boast a following of 524,000 followers on TikTok and 76.3k on Instagram.

Taking to Instagram ahead of the New Year, the band teased at something exciting coming up as they thanked their fans for the continued support.

Grinning in a snap they penned: ‘Happy New Year!!! We have had the most amazing year and truly can’t thank everyone enough for supporting us!

‘From buying a ticket to our tour, to listening to our songs to simply liking our videos! We love you all so much!’

Hinting at a big announcement to come they added: ‘We have been super quiet because we have been busy working on something hehehe!

‘2025 we are very very ready for ya! See ya next year you bunch of legends!’

It comes after last year’s act Olly Alexander joked that the next Eurovision act to represent the UK should make sure they ‘get a good therapist’ ahead of the compeтιтion.

The Years And Years’ singer, 34, represented the UK in Malmö, Sweden last May with his raunchy track Dizzy, and while things appeared to be looking positive after the jury vote he sadly received a seemingly unfathomable no votes from the public.

The UK finished with a low score of 46, as fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their heartbreak as they insisted that the star ‘deserved better’ – in what some deemed a career-ruining moment for the singer and actor.

Speaking about his experience competing in the contest on The Graham Norton Show last month, the host asked Olly: ‘Do you have any words of wisdom, don’t say don’t do it, any encouraging words of wisdom?’

The star then joked: ‘Maybe, just get yourself a really good therapist,’ as the guests and audience erupted in laughter.

He added: ‘Yeah, good therapy as you will have a lot to talk about for years.’

Trying to compose his laughter, Graham added: ‘Oh ok, not the encouraging words of wisdom I had hoped for, but wise.’

At the time of Olly’s performance whispers of sabotage surrounded his appearance, including claims his sound was failing, his vocals were weak and a cancellation in the final dress rehearsals.

After the show, heartbroken fans wrote: ‘No cause why tf did Olly Alexander get 0? y’all deserved better’; ‘Zero public points for the UK – my jaw DROPPED #Eurovision2024’

‘Really feel for Olly Alexander, to get 0 public votes for Eurovision is really harsh! Everyone hates the U.K! I think it’s no longer about music but about politics now. Congrats to Switzerland’.

Swiss singer Nemo took the trophy earlier this year in Malmo, Sweden last year as he became the compeтιтion’s first non-binary winner

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However Olly and his team seemed to take the news in their stride as they were pictured laughing and cheering after the news was announced.

The star didn’t look disappointed as he celebrated with his dancers after the jam-packed performance.

Last year’s contest was also tainted by controversy following Israel’s inclusion in the compeтιтion amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Prior to the show, Olly hesitated as he was asked whether his Eurovision experience had been ‘spoilt’ amid all the controversy, as he branded his participation in the contest as a ‘rollercoaster’.

The It’s A Sin star came under fire from many stars and fans for remaining in the compeтιтion.

A group of 450 artists, individuals, and organisations, including actor Maxine Peake, signed an open letter disseminated by the LGTBQ+ solidarity group ‘Queers for Palestine’ asking Olly to withdraw from the contest over Israel’s war with Gaza.

The singer responded in March with a lengthy statement, vowing that he would remain in the compeтιтion, and he would instead focus on collaborating with other Eurovision contestants on how to ‘use our platform to come together and call for peace.’