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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.

The Finland-Swedish Sauna Brothers Kaj: Unbelievable Win

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.

Melodifestivalen has made us big in Finland

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.

They win the final – according to Spotify's figures

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.

Men are favorites – despite female dominance

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.

Måns Zelmerlöw Faces Tough Competition in Melodifestivalen Final

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

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

Want to beat Zelmerlöw - "with a hammer"

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.

Saga Ludvigsson and Scarlet to the Final

Final Qualification in Melodifestivalen – How it Works

This weekend, the fifth and final qualifying round of Melodifestivalen will be decided. At the same time, two final spots are at stake for the artists in the final qualifying round.

Final Qualification in Melodifestivalen – How it Works

The Cameraman's Fall to be Investigated

During Meira Omar's number at Melodifestivalen, a cameraman almost fell off the stage. The incident is now being reported in SVT's internal "incident reporting system", according to [Aftonbladet.

The Cameraman's Fall to be Investigated

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"

Meira Omar's stage drama: "Should I stop?"

Meira Omar secured a spot in the Melodifestivalen final qualifying round. But not without drama – a cameraman fell during the introduction of "Hush hush".

Meira Omar's stage drama: "Should I stop?"

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

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 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