Eurovision winner JJ issues six-word response to show | UK News

Eurovision Song Contest winner JJ, who was victorious for Austria in the 2025 contest on Saturday May 17 with his monitor Wasted Love, clapped back at haters of the competitors shortly before his win, saying “it’s not everyone’s cup of tea”. Speaking solely to Express.co.uk at the London Eurovision Party just weeks before the competition he acknowledged not everybody likes the show but urged them to give it a likelihood.

“I mean, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea – nor is classical music. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, so I respect everyone’s opinion. But Eurovision is just a fun show. It’s just fun to watch. You can feel the love through the TV screen if you’re watching at home. So I would encourage people to keep an open mind and just see and watch the show,” he implored. JJ gained the competitors during the extreme closing. After the national juries had solid their votes, he was main the pack with 258 factors, intently adopted by Switzerland with 214 factors.

When the viewers votes had been tallied Israel discovered themselves at the highest of the leaderboard with 357 factors leaving JJ anxiously ready to see if with 436 factors.

Israel got here in second place with 357 factors, while Estonia clinched third place with 356 factors, and Sweden rounded out the highest 4 with 321 factors.

Prior to the competitors the 24-year-old singer revealed 2014 winner Conchita Wurst had been supporting him through his Eurovision journey.

“I’m a huge fan of Conchita and I’m so lucky and I’m so happy that Conchita is following me throughout this journey and offering as much help as possible,” he mentioned.

The Rise Like a Pheonix singer was seen celebrating his win as the outcomes had been introduced.

Meanwhile the UK’s Remember Monday got here nineteenth total in the competitors. Although reaching the highest ten with the jury vote they obtained zero factors from the public which despatched them careering down the leaderboard.

However the trio dismissed the snub from the public with a shrug and a smile. On Sunday morning they declared “this is just the beginning”. They mentioned in a assertion: “WOW – what a ride! Three best mates walked onto the world’s biggest music stage and came out with a Top 10 Jury score, massive streaming numbers, and memories that will last a lifetime.

“Performing at Eurovision was one of probably the most surreal and emotional moments of our lives. The love we have felt from followers, our unimaginable crew, and everybody who streamed, voted, and believed in us has been overwhelming.”

“This is just the start for Remember Monday. We’ve received new music coming your means, a UK and Ireland headline tour this yr, a summer season packed with festivals, and we’ll be hitting the stage at Wembley Stadium for the Summertime Ball… no massive deal!” they introduced.