Eurovision 2025 Results: Austria Triumphs with "Wasted Love" in Basel

 Discover the full Eurovision 2025 results, where Austria's JJ clinched victory with "Wasted Love" in a dramatic finale in Basel.

Eurovision 2025 Results: Austria’s JJ Wins with “Wasted Love” in a Dramatic Finale

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025, held in Basel, Switzerland, concluded with Austria's JJ clinching victory with his operatic ballad "Wasted Love." In a nail-biting finish, Austria surpassed Israel in the final moments, marking the country's third Eurovision win.BILD+1The Guardian+1The Guardian+1LOS40+1

Eurovision 2025 Results

🏆 Austria's Triumphant Return

Austria's entry, "Wasted Love," performed by JJ (Johannes Pietsch), captivated both juries and audiences. The song, a fusion of classical opera and modern pop, earned 258 points from professional juries and 176 points from the public televote, totaling 434 points. BILD+3The Guardian+3The Sun+3Cadena SER+1Eurovision+1

JJ, an Austrian-Filipino opera singer from Vienna, follows in the footsteps of Austria's previous winners: Udo Jürgens (1965) and Conchita Wurst (2014). BBC+3The Sun+3The Guardian+3

📊 Final Standings: Top 10 Countries

Rank	Country	Artist	Song	Points
1	Austria	JJ	Wasted Love	434
2	Israel	Yuval Raphael	New Day Will Rise	357
3	Estonia	Tommy Cash	Espresso Macchiato	356
4	Sweden	KAJ	Bara Bada Bastu	321
5	Italy	TBD	TBD	TBD
6	Greece	TBD	TBD	TBD
7	France	Louane	Maman	TBD
8	Albania	TBD	TBD	TBD
9	Ukraine	TBD	TBD	TBD
10	Switzerland	TBD	TBD	TBD

Note: Detailed points for ranks 5-10 are pending official release.

🇬🇧 UK's Continued Struggles

The UK's entry, "What The Hell Just Happened?" by girl group Remember Monday, finished 19th. Despite receiving 88 points from juries, the song garnered zero points from the public televote for the second consecutive year. BBC+2The Sun+2BBC+2Reddit+7The Guardian+7The Sun+7

🇪🇸 Spain's Disappointing Outcome

Spain's Melody performed "Esa Diva," finishing 24th with 37 points. Despite a strong stage presence, the entry failed to resonate with voters. Cadena SER+2Diario AS+2LOS40+2

🎭 Controversies and Highlights

Israel's participation sparked protests due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. During Yuval Raphael's performance, a protester disrupted the show, leading to security interventions. The GuardianThe Sun+2Eurovisionworld+2The Independent+2

🌟 Memorable Performances

• Finland's Erika Vikman: Delivered a high-energy performance that became a fan favorite.

• Sweden's KAJ: Their song "Bara Bada Bastu" was a pre-contest favorite, finishing fourth. Eurovisionworld

🔍 Key Takeaways

• Austria's Victory: A blend of classical and modern elements can captivate both juries and audiences.

• Public vs. Jury Voting: Discrepancies between jury and public votes continue to influence final outcomes.The Guardian+2The Sun+2The Independent+2

• Political Undertones: Geopolitical issues can impact performances and audience reactions.Reddit

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