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Artists seeking revenge in Västerås

Of the artists in semifinal three, only two have been in the Melodifestivalen final before. Dolly Style has missed the target three times – and are therefore extra hungry. We have an extra color now since we are four for the first time. So of course, we are out for revenge and to take a final spot, says Yolly.

» Published: February 13 2025

Artists seeking revenge in Västerås
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She is the new addition – dressed in the color yellow – but was also a member 2015–2019 and thus contributed to the success with "Habibi" the last time the group participated in Melodifestivalen 2019.

Ever since then, the song has been played as a warm-up in the arena before each qualifying round, and in 2023, the group even got to perform it live together with the host Farah Abadi.

Despite the great experience, there is nervousness in the Dolly Style camp.

We are always extremely nervous. Everyone who is involved doesn't want it to end immediately. It would have been fun to experience being in the final once, but at the same time, we are just happy to be participating again overall.

Criticism of SVT

Last year, Annika Wickihalder made her debut in the competition and went to the final via the qualifying round, which took place in the same qualifying round in Karlstad as she participated in. This led to criticism of SVT's setup, where the two artists who had just performed went on.

There was a lot of talk about that, but it's not us who decide, so it was just to go along with it. Personally, I still managed to enjoy and be happy for my own sake, despite sour faces, she says.

This year's contribution "Life again" is in the same pompous style as last year's "Light". And Wickihalder, of course, hopes that last year's success will be repeated.

My song feels a bit happier this time, even though "Light" was also quite happy. But it's more upbeat, I want to give the viewers wonderful vibes.

As colds are raging right now, Annika Wickihalder is taking extra precautions.

I'm using throat spray so that bacteria don't stick. You can tell that something is going on right now, people are being cautious, and there's hand sanitizer everywhere.

"Not a morning person"

Malou Prytz has also been in the final once before. She is now the youngest person to have participated four times in Melodifestivalen, at the age of 21, and it has been three years since last.

It feels fun to show a whole new side of myself. I feel that I have developed both as a person and as an artist.

During the rehearsals on Thursday, Schlagerbloggen writes that Prytz had problems with the song, but it's not due to a cold, she claims.

No, I'm just not a morning person, and we had an early rehearsal time. But I didn't notice anything directly, it's just details that need to be fine-tuned.

1. Greczula – "Believe me"

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2. Malou Prytz – "24 k gold"

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3. Björn Holmgren "Rädda mig"

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4. Dolly Style – "Yihaa"

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5. Angelino – "Teardrops"

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6. Annika Wickihalder – “Life again”

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