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Kaj parties after the victory

» Published: March 09 2025 at 11:53

Kaj parties after the victory
Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

Kaj celebrated his victory in Melodifestivalen at the after-party at Mall of Scandinavia, toasted and sang his winning song "Bara bada bastu" to the participants' jubilation.

But runner-up Måns Zelmerlöw didn't show up at the party until much later, without performing his song, and kept a low profile.

It was tough to handle. I had put so much soul and heart into this number, he says about the loss to Aftonbladet.

Since it became clear that there would be no Eurovision for Zelmerlöw this year, he was caught on camera with tears in his eyes.

At the after-party, participants such as Dolly Style, Scarlet, and John Lundvik were also seen, all performing their songs.

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