🇸🇪 Måns Zelmerlöw: “I’m just here to have fun this time”

Yesterday, after much speculation, Sweden’s SVT released the full list of artists that will participate at next year’s Melodifestivalen; Sweden’s longstanding Eurovision selection, that will chose its entry for Basel. We were on the ground in Stockholm, and Tim had a chance to speak to some of this year’s acts; including Måns Zelmerlöw, who will sing Revolution.

Check out our interview with Måns here:

Måns Zelmerlöw will sing Revolution at the fourth semi final in Malmö on the 22th February.

Who is Måns Zelmerlöw?

A man who probably needs no introduction to anyone familiar with Eurovision; Måns Zelmerlöw is best known around the continent for winning the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Heroes. Måns first gained prominence with his participation on the Swedish version of Pop Idol in 2005 where he ultimately came 5th. The following year he had much greater success, winning the Swedish edition of Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Maria Karlsson. His foray into the Eurovision world happened in 2007 when Måns first entered Melodifestivalen in 2007; coming third with the song Cara Mia. He retuned in 2009 with Hope and Glory doing slightly worse, but still earning a respectable fourth place in the show.

He faired significantly better in 2015 when his song Heroes not only won Melodifestivalem, but went on to win the entirety of Eurovision, with one of the highest scores in the contest under the old system. Following his impressive Eurovision win he went on to host the 2016 edition of the contest with Petra Mede.

The hosting did not stop there as he went on to host the British National Final You Decide in 2017 and 2019, as well as making appearances at the 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023 contests. Outwith his musical career Måns has ventured into the wine industry creating his own brand of Cava.

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 2024, Sweden were represented on home soil by Marcus and Martinus. As the host entry, their song “Unforgettable” did not need to compete in the semi-finals. At the close of voting in the grand final, they had received 174 points. 125 points were received by the juries, while the twins received 49 points by televoters.

What did you think of our interview with Måns Zelmerlöw? Do you think he can sing his way to another Melodifestivalen win? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, BlueSky and Tiktok as we gear up for Eurovision 2025!

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