A dazzling Eurovision grand finale in a packed arena in Basel: a powerful operatic pop singer from Austria, JJ, stands center stage in dramatic lighting, holding a trophy and performing “Wasted Love.” The scene features flamboyant staging—bold lights, colorful lasers, confetti, and elegant costumes—while a scoreboard shows Austria leading with 436 points, Israel second, Estonia third by a single point, Sweden fourth, and the UK low on the board. The atmosphere is electric and celebratory, with subtle hints of earlier tension in the air, but no explicit protests shown. A banner teases “Next year: Eurovision’s 70th in Austria.” Vibr
Summary
Austria won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with JJ’s operatic ballad “Wasted Love,” securing victory in a dramatic, lead-swapping vote that ended with 436 points, ahead of Israel and Estonia. The event combined flamboyant performances with political tensions: Israel’s participation prompted protests, including a brief stage-invasion and paint-throwing incident, and a neutrality reminder after a pro-Palestinian message aired in Spain. Despite fewer disruptions than 2024, controversy influenced the atmosphere and televote dynamics, with notable disparities between jury and public results. The UK’s Remember Monday finished 19th and again received zero public points, while Sweden, a pre-contest favorite, placed fourth. Austria’s win—its third overall—means it will host Eurovision’s 70th edition next year.
Key Points
- Austria’s JJ won with “Wasted Love,” scoring 436 points.
- Israel finished second; Estonia third by one point behind Israel.
- Protests targeted Israel’s performance, including a paint-throwing attempt.
- Jury-public split saw dramatic vote swings; UK got zero public points.
- Austria to host Eurovision’s 70th edition in 2026.