The Voice, Dubai, opera… Who is JJ, Austria's Eurovision winner?

Published on May 19, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

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Austria won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, May 17, 2025, thanks to its representative, 24-year-old opera singer "JJ. " Jens Büttner / picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest crowned Austria on Saturday, May 17, with opera singer JJ winning the title. A former talent show contestant and current member of the Vienna State Opera, who is this 24-year-old countertenor whose performance captivated both the audience and the competition judges?

The 69th edition of Eurovision has finally delivered its verdict. After a long evening that alternated between extravagant and moving performances, Austria won its third title in its history. After drag queen Conchita Wurst in 2014 and musician Udo Jürgens in 1966, opera singer JJ won on Saturday, May 17.

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