Category: Sweden

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As preparations continue for the band KAJ, which will represent Sweden at Eurovision 2025, the Swedish national broadcaster has revealed the commentators for Eurovision 2025—and one of them is Petra Mede, who has hosted Eurovision three times! Amid the preparations of KAJ, Sweden’s representative for Eurovision 2025 with the song “Bara Bada Bastu,” the Swedish national broadcaster has announced that Edward af Sillen and Petra Mede will be the commentators for the Swedish broadcast of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});  Af Sillen, a seasoned Eurovision commentator, has provided commentary every year since 2009 and will handle the semi-finals solo this year. For the first time ever, Petra Mede, who hosted Eurovision in 2013, 2016, and 2024, will join him in the commentary booth for the Grand Final This marks the first time Petra Mede will serve as a commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, after her extensive experience as a host: "It’s the first time I’ve had the honor...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); KAJ, Sweden's Eurovision 2025 representatives and current favorites to win, have disclosed adjustments to their performance as they transition from Melodifestivalen to the Eurovision stage. Full details in the article. Sweden is known for maintaining consistent performances between its national selection, Melodifestivalen, and the Eurovision stage. However, KAJ, Sweden's representatives for Eurovision 2025 with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (In English: "Just Take a Sauna"), have announced several changes for their performance in Basel, Switzerland. These include reducing the number of dancers and reconstructing the sauna featured in their staging.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Adjustments to Meet Eurovision Rules Jakob Norrgård, a member of KAJ, revealed details during an interview on Yle’s Swedish-language video podcast Torille. He explained that the band will perform on the Eurovision stage with three dancers instead of four, as only six participants are allowed on stage per song at Eurovision. Since the band itself has three members, their backstage backing vocalist will also not be able to...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden at Eurovision 2025: The winners of Melodifestivalen 2025, the band KAJ, are currently leading the betting odds for Eurovision 2025. They have an impressive musical career, but does it justify all the hype? Get to know the betting favorite! The Swedish national selection, Melodifestivalen 2025, ended with a massive twist as the band KAJ, with their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (in English: "Just Sauna"), was announced as the grand winner of one of Europe’s most beloved music competitions. The victory, dramatic in its own right, quickly turned into a true cultural earthquake - not just in Sweden, but also in Finland, the homeland of the band members. The band KAJ - comprising Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård - are three childhood friends who speak Swedish and hail from Finland, a minority group that makes up about 5% of the population. They grew up in the small town of Vörå (in Finnish: Vöyri), an area with...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From the heights of Eurovision to a public scandal: Måns Zelmerlöw, the winner of Eurovision 2015, breaks his silence in the face of severe accusations from his ex-wife! All the details in the article. The Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw, who won Eurovision 2015 with the song "Heroes", is currently at the center of a spiraling storm and a turbulent personal story. Recently, Måns competed in Sweden's Melodifestivalen with his new song "Revolution", which garnered significant attention and was considered a favorite to win based on betting odds and predictions. Many expected him not only to win Melodifestivalen but also to lead Sweden to victory in Eurovision 2025. However, the result shocked everyone: Måns lost. Now, not only has he lost the chance to return to Europe's grand stage—he is also losing his marriage and facing serious allegations that are shaking social media and traditional media alike. The current controversy revolves around the highly publicized divorce between Måns and British actress...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From one downfall to another: Måns Zelmerlöw, the Eurovision 2015 winner who also competed in this year’s Swedish national selection and lost unexpectedly, now faces serious allegations from his ex-wife! Måns Zelmerlöw, who won Eurovision 2015 with his iconic song "Heroes," recently competed in Sweden's Melodifestivalen with his new track "Revolution." Despite being the favorite to win, he suffered a surprising defeat and reacted bitterly. Now, he finds himself embroiled in an even more personal crisis, as his ex-wife, British actress Ciara Janson, has leveled severe accusations against him.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Janson took to Instagram to share a scathing post accusing Måns of drug addiction, emotional and physical abuse, and "endless" infidelity. According to her, she filed for divorce in the UK to protect both their privacy but now feels compelled to speak out. In her words: "I stayed quiet and protected my ex-husband for too long." In her post, Janson urged others in similar situations to seek help: "I...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden at Eurovision 2025: The Swedish national broadcaster, SVT, has released the full voting breakdown for Melodifestivalen 2025. How was Sweden’s representative really chosen? Discover the dramatic results! Melodifestivalen 2025 concluded with a dramatic twist as KAJ emerged as the grand winner with their song "Bara Bada Bastu". One of Europe's most beloved music competitions delivered an intense battle, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final moment. This year, the results were more unpredictable than ever, as the gap between public votes and international jury decisions sparked significant debate. Behind the numbers lies a complex picture—while the public voted one way, the international jury had a different perspective, and the age-based voting breakdown revealed surprising generational divides. Read on for an in-depth analysis of the final results! Listen to the Swedish song for Eurovision 2025:   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Voting Results: Did the Public Truly Support KAJ? The grand final took place at Friends Arena in...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last night, the band KAJ won the Swedish national selection with the song "Bara Bada Bastu," and will represent Sweden in Eurovision 2025. Eurovision 2015 winner Måns Zelmerlöw, who was expected to win, reacted with disappointment to the loss, finishing second and reacted with visible disappointment and frustration to the loss. All the details are in the article. Yesterday evening, history occurred – no less – in Sweden's Eurovision empire. The country holding the record for the most victories, seven trophies, a title it has shared with Ireland since 2023, has become one of the strongest countries in the competition's history. Over the years, Sweden has shaped its place in the European competition as a pop powerhouse, and the songs it has sent have followed this trend. This is one of the reasons why Swedish hasn't been heard on the Eurovision stage since 1998. However, yesterday the die was cast, and the band KAJ won the Swedish...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden at Eurovision 2025: KAJ won the Swedish national selection and will perform "Bara bada bastu" on the Eurovision 2025 stage. Listen to the song. "Bara bada bastu" (in English: "Just take a sauna") is the title of the song that will be performed by band KAJ, who will represent Sweden in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, taking place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by the band members - Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård - along with Anderz Wrethov, Kristoffer Strandberg, and Robert Skowronski. Wrethov is no stranger to the Eurovision world, having written numerous Eurovision songs, including "We Will Rave" by Kaleen, who represented Austria in Eurovision 2024, "Fuego" by Eleni Foureira, who represented Cyprus in Eurovision 2018 and finished in second place, and "Voices" by Tusse, Sweden’s representative in Eurovision 2021. The song is performed in Finnish and Swedish. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The band took the stage at...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The final of Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden's Eurovision national selection, will take place tonight at 20:00 CET. Twelve songs will compete for the chance to represent Sweden in Eurovision 2025's first semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13. Tonight at 20:00 CET, the final of Melodifestivalen 2025 will take place, determining Sweden's representative and song for the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. After five heats and a second chance round, 12 songs have advanced to tonight's final. The winner will be chosen through a combination of public voting (50%) and international jury voting (50%). As in previous years, the international jury panel will include judging teams from eight European locations. This year's judging countries are Serbia, Lithuania, France, Greece, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, and Ireland. The final will begin at 21:00. To watch the live broadcast – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sweden's national broadcaster, SVT, has determined the performance order for the heats and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Måns Zelmerlöw, 2015 Eurovision winner and the strongest contender in the Swedish national selection Melodifestivalen 2025, reveals he believes other contestants may win the ticket to Eurovision 2025 in Basel. All details on this surprising statement in the article. Tomorrow marks the end of the 2025 national selection season, including Sweden's largest Eurovision pre-selection, Melodifestivalen 2025, which will hold its grand finale next Saturday, March 8, after five heats and a "Save Round". The winner will represent Sweden in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. The strongest contender to win the national selection and represent Sweden is Måns Zelmerlöw, who represented Sweden at Eurovision 2015 (exactly ten years ago) and won the competition in Vienna with his song "Heroes". Now he intends to do it again a decade later, but in an interview he gave, he describes that in his opinion he faces a close and challenging competition, and he actually believes that...