Olle Östberg

Felicia challenged by illness and strong competitors

Ahead of the Melodifestivalen final, Felicia is still topping the charts. But she had a fever during Friday's rehearsal. "I hope she recovers. This shouldn't have to stop her," says Greczula.

Illness ravages Melodifestivalen finalists ahead of final

Voice problems, sore throats - and acute gout are plaguing the finalists in Melodifestivalen. Felicia, Brandsta City Släckers, Smash Into Pieces and Lilla Al-Fadji are some of those struggling with their health ahead of Saturday.

Brandsta-Olle allowed to use wheelchair for Melodifestivalen rehearsal ahead of final

Olle Östberg of Brandsta City Släckers has suffered from acute gout, and his participation in the Melodifestivalen final is still under threat. "We'll test him on the rope this afternoon; we'll put him in a wheelchair," says Glenn Borgkvist.

Brandsta City Extinguishers star hospitalized ahead of Melodifestivalen final

A week before the final of the Melodifestivalen, Olle Östberg from Brandsta City Släckers was admitted to the hospital, Aftonbladet reports.

Brandsta City Fire Extinguishers change performance after Olle Östberg injured in rehearsal

Brandsta City Fire Extinguishers: Life-threatening Mello final

After 23 years, Brandsta City Släckers is back in Melodifestivalen. "Rakt in i elden" was written by the team behind KAJ's sauna success. We wouldn't have performed if we hadn't had a good enough song, says frontman Glenn Borgkvist.