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France Wins Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi as Spain Finishes Fifth

Spain’s Gonzalo Pinillos earned 98 jury points versus 54 from the online vote, underscoring the contest’s 50–50 scoring model.

Overview

  • France’s Lou Deleuze, 11, won with the song “Ce Monde,” securing 248 points and the country’s fourth Junior Eurovision title.
  • Spain placed fifth on 152 points, splitting 98 from professional juries and 54 from the public vote.
  • The 23rd edition was held on 13 December in Tbilisi with 18 participating countries, and Spain performed 14th in the running order.
  • Spain’s entry “Érase una vez” delivered a musical‑theatre tribute to reading with Spanish, English and French lyrics and book‑themed staging.
  • Spain competed in the junior contest despite announcing its withdrawal from the adult Eurovision 2026 over the EBU’s decision on Israel.