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Eurovision 2025: Austria wins with JJ, Italy fifth place
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 ended with a clear victory for Austria, which won over the public and the jury. Italy ranked fifth, and San Marino closed the competition in last place. Italy, represented by Lucio Corsi, obtained fifth place.
JJ (Johannes Pietsch), born in 2001, with an Austrian father and Filipino mother, won for Austria with Wasted Love the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which took place last night in Basel, in the packed St. Jakobshalle. As expected, JJ enjoyed the favour of the jury and won that part of the ranking (which weighs 50% of the total) with 258 points.
Italy, represented by Lucio Corsi, who sang Voglio essere un duro, obtained fifth place, confirming its constant presence among the competition’s protagonists. The artist brought an original musical proposal on stage, which was appreciated by both the public and the international jury.
Eurovision results in full
Austria – JJ – “Wasted Love” – 436 points
Israel – Yuval Raphael – “New Day Will Rise” – 357 points
Estonia – Tommy Cash – “Espresso Macchiato” – 356 points
Sweden – KAJ – “Bara Bada Bastu” – 321 points
Italy – Lucio Corsi – “Volevo essere un duro” – 256 points
Greece – Klavdia – “Asteromáta” – 231 points
France – Louane – “Maman” – 230 points
Albania – Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm” – 218 points
Ukraine – Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” – 218 points
Switzerland – Zoë Më – “Voyage” – 214 points
Finland – Erika Vikman – “Ich Komme” – 196 points
Netherlands – Claude – “C’est La Vie” – 175 points
Latvia – Sudden Lights – “Firefly” – 158 points
Poland – Blanka – “Solo” – 156 points
Germany – Abor & Tynna – “Baller” – 151 points
Lithuania – Monika Linkytė – “Stay” – 96 points
Malta – Aidan – “Ritmu” – 91 points
Norway – Alessandra – “Queen of Kings” – 89 points
UK – Remember Monday – “What The Hell Just Happened?” – 88 points
Armenia – Brunette – “Future Lover” – 72 points
Portugal – Mimicat – “Ai Coração” – 50 points
Luxembourg – Tali – “Brividi” – 47 points
Denmark – Reiley – “Breaking My Heart” – 47 points
Spain – Melody – “Esa Diva” – 37 points
Iceland – Diljá – “Power” – 33 points
San Marino – Gabry Ponte – “Tutta l’Italia” – 27 points