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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Entertainment
Roisin O'Connor

Austria wins controversial Eurovision Song Contest 2025 while UK flops for the second year running

Austria bested Israel along with bookies’ favourites Sweden to triumph at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, thanks to a spectacular performance of “Wasted Love” by singer JJ.

The 24-year-old Austrian-Filipino artist born Johannes Pietsch wowed viewers with his operatic voice and dramatic staging at this year’s contest held in Basel, Switzerland.

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