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Austria welcomes JJ back home with cheers, hugs and roses after winning Eurovision Song Contest

Johannes Pietsch, also known as JJ, claimed victory at the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel on Saturday night with his song "Wasted Love."
The contest occurred amid ongoing conflict triggered by Hamas's October 7 attacks and was marked by protests over Israel's participation.
JJ, a 24-year-old classically trained countertenor and first Eurovision winner with Filipino heritage, delivered a message of unrequited romance and love's power.
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen and Chancellor Christian Stoecker extended their congratulations to JJ, while multiple cities across Austria expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of organizing the competition next year.
JJ received a warm welcome at Vienna airport on Sunday with cheers and hugs, and he hopes to host the next contest in Vienna with mentor Conchita Wurst.

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Austrian Chancellor After JJ's Victory: Now Is the Time to Celebrate. We Will Find the Money.

Austrian musician JJ has no time to rest after winning Eurovision. He was greeted by a crowd of fans at the airport on Sunday, and he started his working week with numerous interviews and a meeting at the highest level - namely, he was received by the Austrian Chancellor.

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JJ Warmly Welcomed in His Homeland After Eurovision Victory

Eurovision winner JJ has returned to his homeland. He was warmly welcomed by fans at Vienna airport, with laughter, tears and heartfelt hugs. The 24-year-old, who has received thousands of congratulations in recent days, has already expressed his desire to host the music competition next year with his mentor, former Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.

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Federal Government Honours ESC Winner JJ

Song Contest winner JJ was also enthusiastically honoured by the Austrian Federal Government after returning from Basel – despite concerns about money problems regarding the next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Austria

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ESC Winner JJ Sleepless Back in Austria

After the victory at the ESC JJ gets no rest. Half of Austria wants something from the 24-year-old singer. The chancellor a photo, a star chef a dinner, all cheer. And some already see a new king.

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Austria welcomes JJ back home with cheers, hugs and roses after he wins the Eurovision Song Contest

Austrian fans have enthusiastically welcomed classically trained singer JJ back home at Vienna airport after he won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Wasted Love.” As JJ walked through the gate, hundreds of fans on Sunday cheered, some played JJ’s song,…

6 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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