“From opera to club anthem—Austria’s JJ just turned Eurovision 2025 into an unforgettable spectacle with ‘Wasted Love’! But behind the glitter and glory, this year’s contest had drama, protests, and shocking upsets. Who came close? Why did the UK flop again? And what made Austria’s victory so special? Let’s break it all down!”
Austria has officially won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, thanks to JJ’s mesmerizing performance of “Wasted Love”—a genre-bending operatic ballad that exploded into a dancefloor anthem.
🏆 Key Highlights:
✔ Third Austrian win ever (after Udo Jürgens in 1965 & Conchita Wurst in 2014).
✔ JJ’s vocal range (counter-tenor to soprano) left Europe in awe.
✔ Co-written with Teodora Spiric & Thomas Turner—blending classical and modern influences.
✔ Emotional victory speech: “Thank you, Europe—more love!”
🇦🇹 What’s Next?
- Vienna likely to host Eurovision 2026 (previously held in 1967 & 2015).
| Rank | Country | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 🇦🇹 | Austria | JJ | “Wasted Love” |
| 2nd 🇮🇱 | Israel | Yuval Raphael | TBA |
| 3rd 🇪🇪 | Estonia | Tommy Cash | “Espresso Macchiato” |
| 4th 🇸🇪 | Sweden (Pre-Contest Favorites) | TBA | TBA |
❌ UK’s Disaster (Again!) – Remember Monday scored ZERO public votes, finishing 19th.
❌ Australia Fails to Qualify – First time since 2015!
❌ Sweden Underperforms – Pre-contest favorites landed 4th.
- Paint Attack on Crew Member – Protesters tried to disrupt Israel’s performance.
- Céline Dion’s Surprise Appearance – 1988 winner sent a special video message.
- Wrestling Mashup! – Baby Lasagna (Croatia 2024) vs. Käärijä (Finland 2023) had a chaotic “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” vs. “Cha Cha Cha” showdown.
- 200+ Pro-Palestinian Protesters clashed with police in Basel.
- EBU Under Fire – 72 former contestants demanded Israel’s ban (like Russia in 2022).
- Yuval Raphael (Israel)—a Nova festival survivor—faced rehearsal disruptions.
🇫🇮 Finland’s Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme” ended with her riding a giant gold firework-spewing microphone!
🇲🇹 Malta’s Miriana Conte – Had to censor her song (“Serving Kant” sounded too much like a swear word).
🇮🇹 Italy’s Lucio Corsi – Played an oversized piano in a surreal act.
🎶 The Song: “Wasted Love”
✔ Operatic start → explosive EDM finale (perfect for Eurovision’s theatrics).
✔ JJ’s jaw-dropping vocals (trained in classical music).
✔ Staging & Emotion – Simple yet powerful, letting the music shine.
🗳️ The Voting:
- Israel led early (huge public vote).
- Austria surged late (jury + televote combo).
- Sweden’s hype didn’t deliver (4th place).
🇬🇧 Remember Monday – “What The Hell Just Happened?”
- Finished 19th (ZERO public votes!)
- Second year in a row the UK got no televote love.
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor presented UK’s jury votes (after Ncuti Gatwa dropped out).
💔 Why Does the UK Keep Failing?
- Jury vs. Public Split – UK often does okay with juries but bombs with fans.
- Song Choice? – Too safe? Not quirky enough?
✅ Austria’s win was deserved—JJ delivered a modern classic.
🔥 Israel’s strong showing kept tensions high amid protests.
😢 UK’s nightmare continues—will they ever recover?
🎉 Eurovision 2025 had it all: DRAMA, SPECTACLE, and UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS!
- Did Austria deserve to win?
- Should Israel have been allowed to compete?
- Will the UK EVER escape last place?
Sound off in the comments!
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