Sweden's Loreen wins Eurovision song contest
She pushes aside competition from a sextet of Russian grannies and a Serbian balladeer
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest on Eurovision winners as of 2025–2026:
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Eurovision 2025 winner: JJ from Austria, with the song "Wasted Love." This marked Austria’s third Eurovision title, following 1966 and 2014 wins. The victory was confirmed in May 2025 during the Basel final, with JJ’s family in attendance. [BBC coverage of the 2025 final][3]
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Context note: The contest in 2024 was won by Nemo representing Switzerland, in a edition notable for backstage incidents and protests around various entries. Switzerland’s Nemo captured the top spot in Malmö, Sweden, in 2024. [Billboard recap of 2024 winner][4]
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Quick recap of 2025 results: Austria’s JJ won with a last-minute jury/public vote outcome, while the UK finished 19th, and the winner’s victory sparked celebrations in Vienna and among Eurovision fans. [BBC live/Article coverage of 2025 final][3]
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Citations:
- BBC article on 2025 final winner JJ (Austria) and related details[3]
- Billboard recap of 2024 winner Nemo for context[4]
- BBC live coverage notes on 2025 final results and UK placement[3]