Greece’s Klavdia earns widespread praise after sixth-place Eurovision finish

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Greek singer Klavdia Papadopoulou has received an outpouring of praise following her impressive sixth-place finish at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the song Asteromata.

Despite a slow start with the jury vote, Klavdia captivated the live audience and international viewers, ultimately securing 231 points. Her performance defied predictions and marked Greece’s best Eurovision result since 2013.

In the semi-finals, Klavdia delivered an electrifying rendition of Asteromata, securing Greece’s spot in the final.

Photo: EPA / Georgios Kefalas.

The 22-year-old singer of Pontic descent first rose to fame on The Voice of Greece and debuted with the single Lonely Heart in 2022.

Austria’s JJ won the contest with Wasted Love, earning 436 points, followed by Israel and Estonia. JJ, a counter-tenor at the Vienna State Opera, thanked fans, saying: “Thank you so much for making my dreams come true. Love is the strongest force in the world; let’s spread more love.”

Klavdia’s standout performance and graceful rise through the competition have been hailed by fans and media alike, reaffirming her status as one of Eurovision 2025’s breakout stars.

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