JJ’s Operatic Ballad Wows Judges as Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts the Grand Final
Austria has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with JJ, a 24-year-old Austrian-Filipino singer. His operatic ballad Wasted Love captivated audiences, securing victory in Basel, Switzerland. The dramatic staging featured a storm-tossed ship, blending classical and modern sounds.
Israel’s Yuval Raphael took second place with New Day Will Rise. However, her performance was disrupted when two protesters threw paint. Security quickly intervened, and no injuries were reported.
The UK’s country-pop trio Remember Monday avoided last place, ranking 19th. Despite no public votes, their song What The Hell Just Happened? earned jury points.
Next year’s Eurovision will be held in Austria, marking the competition’s 70th anniversary.
