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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.

Have We Heard the Winning Song in Melodifestivalen?

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.

They Miss the Final: "It Was Better Before"

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.

Maja Ivarsson and John Lundvik to the final

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.

Veterans against debutants in the Melodifestivalen

Maja Ivarsson: "I Own My Own Story"

She has toured the world with The Sounds and spoken out about her drug abuse. Now Maja Ivarsson is entering Sweden's largest music competition without being afraid to lose her credibility.

Maja Ivarsson: "I Own My Own Story"

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.

Synth, Children's Choir and Bollywood in Melodifestivalen

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.

Silvstedt to bring star glamour to Melodifestivalen

They're eliminated from "Idol" – the jury is upset about the result

Despite acclaimed performances, it's over in "Idol" for Ella Ekholm and Lukas Söderholm. I'm incredibly proud of myself for saying yes.

They're eliminated from "Idol" – the jury is upset about the result

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Here are the program hosts for Melodifestivalen – Keyyo and Edvin Törnblom. Edvin Törnblom has long wanted the job.

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen