As we get closer to the Eurovision Song Contest, SVT have revealed more details about the show. Host Petra Mede, it was revealed via Instagram, will perform as an interval act during the contest.
Who is Petra Mede?
One of the two hosts of this year’s contest, Mede is no Eurovision newbie–2024 will be her third time hosting the contest. She presented solo in 2013 and alongside Måns Zelmerlöw in 2016. Although she is known primarily as a comedian, she is also a singer, and sang as part of interval acts both times she has previously hosted the contest.
Her interval act this year will be titled “We Just Love Eurovision Too Much”, and will be performed alongside some yet-undisclosed guest artists.
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, 2012 winner Loreen returned to represent Sweden, competing with the song “Tattoo”. She qualified for the Grand Final, and placed 1st with 583 points. Loreen won the jury vote, accruing 340 points from the jury, and 243 points from the televote. As a result, Sweden now matches Ireland for the record of most wins in Eurovision history; Loreen is the second contestant ever, after Ireland’s Johnny Logan, to win Eurovision twice, and the first-ever woman to do so.
Will Petra Mede top “Love Love Peace Peace” this year? What do you think her interval act will look like? Let us know in the comments or on social media! Be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and Bluesky as we prepare for Eurovision 2024!
News Source: European Broadcasting Union
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Rory Gannon