The 28-year-old, best known for taking part in Idol 2005, cruised through Thursday`s semi-final despite some controversy over anti-gay comments he apologised for last year.
Trans singer Conchita Wurst won last year`s contest with her memorable long black hair and beard and powerful singing voice. "Rise Like a Phoenix" was praised as Bond-like and rocketed Conchita to global LGBT icon status.
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