The Grand Final was overshadowed by a failed stage invasion during a performance by Israeli singer and entrant Yuval Raphael.

The Eurovision Song Contest just produced its 69th edition, featuring acts from 37 member nations performing at St. Jakobshalle, in Basel, Switzerland. The winner this year was the song “Wasted Love,” performed by JJ, representing Austria.

Security stopped two protesters from reaching Israel’s entrant as paint was thrown at a crew member before their arrest at the Grand Final in Basel, Switzerland.

“ The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest ” aired on Peacock on Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. ET. The event was held in Basel, Switzerland, the home country of 2024’s winner, Nemo, who claimed victory with the song “The Code.”

That was the big question on everyone’s lips at this years Eurovision Song Contest.   The electric intrigue that was pulsing through Basel referred, of course, to Celine Dion and whether or not she would perform.

Greece celebrated its best Eurovision finish in over a decade, with Klavdia's performance of "Asteromata" earning a well-deserved 6th place.

If Eurovision were a soufflé, 2025's final in Basel, Switzerland was the moment it collapsed in on itself with a pitiful puff.

Eurovision 2025 concluded over the weekend, with Austria taking the win with the song "Wasted Love," performed by JJ. Rounding out the top five were the countries Israel, Estonia, Sweden, and Italy. The Estonia representative was Tommy Cash,