As Eurovision 2025 rehearsals are set to kick off in Basel, the countdown to the contest is officially on. With decisions soon to be made that will determine the winner from 37 competing acts, we checked in to see who our readers are currently supporting.

After the release of all Eurovision songs in March, we asked you to vote for your favorite to win. With an overwhelming 18,951 votes cast, the results are now in.

Shkodra Elektronike from Albania Top the Polls

Taking the number one spot is Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike. Despite finishing second in our semi-final 1 poll, a surge of support in this poll pushed them to victory. Chosen for Eurovision in December 2024, Shkodra Elektronike’s fiery track “Zjerm” /Fire/ has kept fans excited for months. The duo earned 2,106 votes, a solid 11.11% of the total vote.

Finland’s Erika Vikman Takes Silver

In second place is Finland’s Erika Vikman with “ICH KOMME,” a bold anthem of sexual freedom. A long-time fan favorite, Erika gathered 1,969 votes — 10.39% of all votes cast, securing her spot on the podium.

Sweden’s KAJ Close Out the Top Three

Sweden’s KAJ, the Finnish trio known for their playful tribute to Nordic sauna culture, takes third place with their track “Bara Bada Bastu.” Consistently favored by bookmakers, they received 1,620 votes (8.55%), rounding out the top three.

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