It’s now just one day until Melodifestivalen 2024 starts! Tim had the chance to chat with the host, Carina Berg. Carina will be hosting the show for the next 6 weeks and promises to bring the fun and laughs to the competition.
Check out our interview with Carina Berg here:
Carina talks about this being her first time presenting at Melodifestivalen, what we can expect to see from her on stage, and her message to the international fans of Mello.
Who is Carina Berg?
Carina Berg is a Swedish comedian and presenter, who has been presenting on numerous shows across Swedish television since 2004. She was announced as the Melodifestivalen host earlier this year and will host Mello solo, in contrast to previous years. She was paid tribute to in Melodifestivalen 2008 by Björn Gustafsson, in the memorable clip below:
Sweden’s Eurovision Journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2023, Loreen returned to represent Sweden, who won the 2012 edition of the competition. She competed with the song “Tattoo”, which managed to qualify for the Grand Final, and placed 1st with 583 points. Loreen won the jury vote, accruing 340 points from the jury, earning an additional 243 points from the televote. This now means Sweden matches Ireland for the record of most wins in Eurovision history.
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