Eurovision Winner JJ Hopes for Israel's Absence Next Year
The Eurovision winner JJ wishes that the contest is held without Israel's participation next year. He is also critical of the voting system.
MusicThe Eurovision winner JJ wishes that the contest is held without Israel's participation next year. He is also critical of the voting system.
MusicIt was a jubilant homecoming to Austria for the newly crowned Eurovision winner JJ. Hundreds of fans had gathered at Vienna Airport and surrounded the new star.
MusicIt became no victory for the favorite-tipped KAJ. Austria's JJ wins the Eurovision and thereby deprives Sweden of its eighth victory in the competition. I'm completely exhausted, says JJ after the win.
MusicAustria's JJ wins Eurovision ahead of heavily tipped KAJ. Sweden is thereby denied its eighth victory in the competition and finishes fourth overall. I'm completely exhausted, says JJ after the win.
MusicKAJ has been the favorite to win the European Song Contest since then. But the trio itself does not take the victory for granted. We are probably less sure now, when you've seen the others' performances. It's about coming in with lowered expectations, says Kevin Holmström.
MusicKAJ are already clear for the final in Eurovision. But this evening's semi compete some of Sweden's toughest competitors: Finland, Austria and Israel. Denmark and Norwegian singer Emmy - who competes for Ireland - seem to end up at the bottom
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