Who Won Eurovision 2025? Meet JJ and See the Final Scores
Austria has been crowned the winner thanks to him and his song 'Wasted Love'
18 May 2025, Switzerland, Basel: JJ from Austria wins the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Wasted Love" and cheers on stage. A good 160 million people watched the music show on television in 2024. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa (Photo by Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images)
The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final gave us one of the most magical nights of the year—filled with emotion, tension, and of course, plenty of music. And now we know which country will follow in Nemo’s footsteps: Austria has been crowned the winner of the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, thanks to JJ and his song ‘Wasted Love’. The track explores the pain of unrequited love and the emotional emptiness that follows.
Austria soared to the top thanks to the public televote, which awarded the country 170 points, bringing its total to 436 points. This final push allowed JJ to overtake Israel and Estonia, who finished in second and third place with 357 and 356 points, respectively. In fact, many had predicted that Israel would win the glass microphone, as it held the top spot through most of the voting process.
Here is the final ranking from the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final, based on the combined results of the jury and the public vote:
Eurovision 2025 – Final Results
- Austria – 436 pts
- Israel – 357 pts
- Estonia – 356 pts
- Sweden – 321 pts
- Italy – 256 pts
- Greece – 231 pts
- France – 230 pts
- Albania – 218 pts
- Ukraine – 218 pts
- Switzerland – 214 pts
- Finland – 196 pts
- Netherlands – 175 pts
- Latvia – 158 pts
- Poland – 156 pts
- Germany – 151 pts
- Lithuania – 96 pts
- Malta – 91 pts
- Norway – 89 pts
- United Kingdom – 88 pts
- Armenia – 72 pts
- Portugal – 50 pts
- Luxembourg – 47 pts
- Denmark – 47 pts
- Spain – 37 pts
- Iceland – 33 pts
- San Marino – 27 pts
Who Is JJ?
Although born in Vienna, JJ spent 15 years living in Dubai before returning to Austria. His father is Austrian and his mother is Filipino. His passion for opera was sparked after watching Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Vienna State Opera—a production he now performs in, playing the role of the First Boy.
In 2020, JJ auditioned for The Voice UK, where Will.i.am turned his chair for him. He’s currently studying at the Opera School of the Vienna State Opera, part of the Private University of Music and Art (MUK) in Vienna.
Austrian artist JJ (Johannes Pietsch) has won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Wasted Love’. Mandoga Media Germany (Mandoga Media/Getty Images) / picture alliance
Austrian artist JJ (Johannes Pietsch) has won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Wasted Love’. Mandoga Media Germany (Mandoga Media/Getty Images) / picture alliance
For JJ and his entire team, winning Eurovision marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. “It’s been months of hard work—from writing the song back in August 2024 to bringing it to life on stage. It’s been an incredible journey, and my heart is full. Right now, all I want to do is say thank you—to everyone who believed in me when Eurovision was still just a dream,” the artist shared.
How Much Did JJ Earn for Winning Eurovision 2025?
JJ, Austria’s representative and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, did not receive a direct cash prize for his win. Unlike other international competitions, Eurovision does not award a monetary amount to the artist who finishes in first place. Instead, the winner receives the iconic glass microphone trophy, which symbolizes the prestige and cultural impact of the contest.
That said, JJ’s victory will likely bring significant financial benefits. Eurovision offers massive international exposure—millions of viewers across Europe and around the world tune in, instantly putting the winner in the global spotlight. This kind of visibility often leads to a major boost in streams and plays across digital platforms, generating income through streaming revenue and royalties.
