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Zelmerlöw hits back at criticism: Narrow-minded
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Zelmerlöw hits back at criticism: Narrow-minded

It became a disappointing second place for favorite-tipped Måns Zelmerlöw in the Melodifestivalen, and the disappointment did not wait to make itself known.
After Criticism: Celebrities Defend Kaj
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After Criticism: Celebrities Defend Kaj

After several Melodifestival participants criticized Kaj's win, a number of Swedish celebrities are now stepping forward and defending the Finnish sauna brothers.
Kaj parties after the victory
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Kaj parties after the victory

The Finland-Swedish Sauna Brothers Kaj: Unbelievable Win
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The Finland-Swedish Sauna Brothers Kaj: Unbelievable Win

Kaj has been a public favorite, but the odds of beating Måns Zelmerlöw were still high. Now "Bara bada bastu" took home the final battle – and Kaj becomes Sweden's representative in the European Championship in Basel
Måns or Kaj - who will win Melodifestivalen?
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Måns or Kaj - who will win Melodifestivalen?

The gaming companies believe in a win for Måns Zelmerlöw – while the audience at the dress rehearsal on Friday wants to see Kaj as the winner of Melodifestivalen. Tonight, it will be decided who we will send to the European Championship in Basel
Melodifestivalen has made us big in Finland
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Melodifestivalen has made us big in Finland

The comedy group Kaj has sailed up as Melodifestival favorites. It has also meant a breakthrough – in their home country
They win the final – according to Spotify's figures
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They win the final – according to Spotify's figures

If listening on Spotify decided the final, Kaj would stand as the winner of Melodifestivalen. Måns Zelmerlöw's song "Revolution", which is the big favorite, is in fifth place
Men are favorites – despite female dominance
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Men are favorites – despite female dominance

For the first time since 2009, there are more female than male finalists in Melodifestivalen. Despite this, three men are tipped as favourites
Måns Zelmerlöw Faces Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen Final
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Måns Zelmerlöw Faces Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen Final

Måns Zelmerlöw is the favorite to win this weekend's final in Melodifestivalen – despite the fact that newcomers Kaj have sailed up as major challengers. It increases the pressure enormously, says Måns Zelmerlöw
Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"
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Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

Country pop and witch rock. Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet have moved on in the Melodifestivalen
Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet to the Final
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Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet to the Final

Country star Saga Ludvigsson shocked in Melodifestivalen's fifth and final qualifying round in Jönköping – and was shocked when she snatched the evening's first final ticket. Even heavily tipped horror rock duo Scarlet made it to the final
Can Zelmerlöw do a Loreen and win everything again?
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Can Zelmerlöw do a Loreen and win everything again?

Måns Zelmerlöw won the fourth qualifying round in Malmö, but has already won the entire Melodifestivalen, if you believe the betting companies. Now critics – and even Zelmerlöw himself – are wondering if yet another perfectionist number from Sweden can get the roof to lift in the European Championship
Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?
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Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?

Half the starting field for the final of Melodifestivalen has crystallized. But so far, there is no clear favorite – the betting companies believe most in Måns Zelmerlöw's as yet unknown song
They Miss the Final: "It Was Better Before"
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They Miss the Final: "It Was Better Before"

Without SVT's rule change, they would have had a chance to reach the final. But now Albin Johnsén's and Pa Modou Badjie's journey in Melodifestivalen ends abruptly
Maja Ivarsson and John Lundvik to the final
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Maja Ivarsson and John Lundvik to the final

Top favourite John Lundvik is clear for the final – for the fourth time – with his "Voice of the silent". Even competition debutant Maja Ivarsson's rocky “Kamikaze life” went home with the viewers
Veterans against debutants in the Melodifestivalen
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Veterans against debutants in the Melodifestivalen

A former program host, a former winner, a reality TV participant, and a "Bert" actor. It's veterans versus debutants when Melodifestivalen kicks off in Luleå
Synth, Children's Choir and Bollywood in Melodifestivalen
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Synth, Children's Choir and Bollywood in Melodifestivalen

Crowd-pleasing football choruses, The Sounds-synth blips and Bollywood dance to nonsense lyrics. This is what the audience can expect in the first qualifying round of Melodifestivalen in Luleå
Silvstedt to bring star glamour to Melodifestivalen
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Silvstedt to bring star glamour to Melodifestivalen

Måns Zelmerlöw is making a comeback, "Love is blind"-Meira is debuting and Victoria Silvstedt will be participating too. In Melodifestivalen next year
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