JJ with Conchitas Start number: Can he repeat the ESC miracle?

JJ with Conchitas Start number: Can he repeat the ESC miracle?

Basel, Schweiz - On May 15, 2025, the 2nd semi -final of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) will take place in Basel, where the Austrian artist JJ appears in start number 6. This number is of particular importance, since Conchita Wurst, who won the competition with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix" in 2014, also competed with this start number. [oe24.at] reports that JJ is considered to win with his song "Wasted Love" as a serious candidate and is currently in second place in the betting odds, behind Sweden with a winning chance of 22 percent.

Conchita Wurst, which is still considered one of the most memorable characters in the ESC, won the event in Copenhagen in 2014 with 290 points, which marked Austria's second victory in the history of the competition. She was known for her powerful appearance and her message for the LGBT community, which produced both praise and criticism. Before her victory, she was never among the top 5 of the betting odds, which puts the upcoming success of JJ in a fascinating context. [Wikipedia] emphasizes that sausage has a close connection to JJ and gives him valuable tips for his appearance.

The influence of Conchita Wurst

Conchita Wurst, whose bourgeois name is Thomas Neuwirth, caused a stir in 2014 when she publicly advocated LGBT rights. She was not only successful as an artist, but also as an activist who raised awareness of equality and acceptance in society. [Wikipedia] notes that Wurst appeared in various media after her victory and visited numerous pride events, which played an important role in the representative history of competition.

The ESC has a long tradition of participating LGBTQ artists. By 2024, 31 out of 50 participating countries have represented LGBT artists at least once, which reflects the cultural and social diversity of the competition. Among the 68 previous editions of the contest, everyone who took place in the 21st century presented at least one contribution by LGBT artists. [Wikipedia] offers a detailed breakdown of this story and emphasizes the progressive acceptance in the music industry.

JJ as a new voice in ESC

JJ must come under the top 10 in the semi -final to qualify for the grand finale on May 17th. His connection to Conchita and his support could bring him decisive advantages, especially in a competition that is often shaped by emotions and personal stories. [oe24.at] describes him as an artist who has the potential to win the hearts of the audience and jury.

The coming days promise tension, not only for JJ, but also for all ESC fans who hope for the return of Austria in the front ranks of the competition. With a strong message and a strong performance, JJ could achieve something that does not occur often in the ESC history.