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Kaj parties after the victory
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Kaj parties after the victory

"No More Melodifestivalen" for Måns Zelmerlöw
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"No More Melodifestivalen" for Måns Zelmerlöw

He was the favorite to win the final – instead it was the comedy group Kaj that won. It's hard to swallow this loss, says Måns Zelmerlöw to TT
After the Technical Glitch - "Unfortunately, That's the Kind of Thing That Happens"
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After the Technical Glitch - "Unfortunately, That's the Kind of Thing That Happens"

In large parts, it was a pain-free Melodifestival – but still, the broadcast was marred by some disturbances.
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
Kaj seen as a fresh breeze abroad
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Kaj seen as a fresh breeze abroad

A crazy Finland-Swedish contribution about bathing in a sauna – would it have shocked the Eurovision audience? Not according to international experts. People will think "finally Sweden is doing something different", says Aitor Bermejo Arteagabeitia
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
Zelmerlöw: "Pernilla is still my arch-nemesis"
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Zelmerlöw: "Pernilla is still my arch-nemesis"

New masks, new panel members but old rivalries – the fifth season of "Masked Singer" is approaching. Pernilla Wahlgren is still my arch-nemesis, says Måns Zelmerlöw
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
Hasse Andersson Praised by Melodifestivalen
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Hasse Andersson Praised by Melodifestivalen

Favorites held on – Zelmerlöw and KAJ to the final
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Favorites held on – Zelmerlöw and KAJ to the final

Måns Zelmerlöw and the Finnish-Swedish humor group KAJ have secured each a place in the Melodifestivalen final. I'm so relieved, says Zelmerlöw to TT
Björnzone Hints at New Music
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Björnzone Hints at New Music

Måns Zelmerlöw believes that Björnzone will release more music – maybe already this summer. We haven't given up in any case, he says in an interview with Lilla Aktuellt on SVT
The Veteran Wants to Win: "Don't Know How it Feels"
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The Veteran Wants to Win: "Don't Know How it Feels"

Måns Zelmerlöw and KAJ have secured each a final spot – at least if you believe the Melodifestivalen club's audience survey. However, there is greater uncertainty surrounding who will take third place
Zelmerlöw denies "political" Trump criticism
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Zelmerlöw denies "political" Trump criticism

It's been ten years since Måns Zelmerlöw won Eurovision. Now he's back with a song that he initially wrote about the climate crisis, but which has come to include all the "bad things that happen in the world"
"The Group of Death" is ready for Melodifestivalen
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"The Group of Death" is ready for Melodifestivalen

It reeks of victory ahead of the fourth round of Melodifestivalen in Malmö. Here, Måns Zelmerlöw is competing as an artist and Loreen as a songwriter
"Lady's Darling" interval act in Melodifestivalen
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"Lady's Darling" interval act in Melodifestivalen

It's been ten years since "Gold and green forests" swept Sweden off its feet. On Saturday, Hasse "Kvinnaböske" Andersson will perform the song again in Melodifestivalen
So Sounds the Melodifestival Entries in Malmö
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So Sounds the Melodifestival Entries in Malmö

Måns Zelmerlöw doesn't surprise, KAJ mixes humor with music when they sing about taking a sauna bath and Amena conveys a message about kindness. This is what the contributions sound like in the third semifinal of Melodifestivalen
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
She's Last Out in "Let's Dance"
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She's Last Out in "Let's Dance"

Ciara Zelmerlöw is ready for "Let's dance" on TV4 this spring - and thus the last participant is presented.
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