Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Countertenor JJ from Austria WINS
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 took place in Basel Switzerland on Saturday (May 17) and crowned Austria’s JJ the winner after his dramatic performance of the winning song, “Wasted Love.” The artist prevailed with 436 total points.
The Jury awarded JJ a whopping 258 votes before viewer votes shot him to the top with 176 points. Israel’s broadcaster Kan’s “New Day Will Rise” performed by Yuval Raphael came in second with 357 points. Third place went to Tommy Cash for Estonian broadcaster ERR. The song “Espresso Macchiato” garnered 356 points.
Check out the points scorecard below:
“Wasted Love” received points from the juries of eight countries including Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. The following year’s competition typically takes place in the winner’s home country meaning that Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is heading to Austria.
JJ, a Filipino-Austrian and countertenor, performs as a soprano and has already made his mark in classical music. Johannes Pietsch, was born in Vienna in 2001 and grew up in Dubai before returning to Vienna in 2016. He studies classical music at the Music and Art Private University of Vienna.
According to GMA Network, JJ competed on The Voice UK in 2020 on Team will.i.am.
For Americans who missed the competition, all three nights, including the grand finale, are available on the NBC streamer, Peacock. Unfortunately, due to rights issues, JJ’s dramatic performance on the live broadcast is not available on Youtube. Those who have access to a VPN can watch the performance HERE. If you live in Europe you’re all set!
The offical music video, however, IS available. Check it out below.
The Voice UK alums and UK entry Remember Monday embarrassing loss
Speaking of The Voice UK, The UK entry Remember Monday received ZERO viewer points. Embarrassing. Even the BBC is asking “What the hell happened to the UK Entry?” The trio took 19th place out of a possible 26 due to receiving votes from the Jury.
The trio, stage veterans, can sing, but the song “What the Hell Just Happened” is pretty terrible. Super cornball. Oh well. The country pop girl group consisting of members Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele earned a spot on The Voice UK Team Jennifer Hudson with a cover of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” in 2019. They subsequently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show in 2024. They left the competition during the Knockout round.
