Category: Mello 2020

In addition to spotlighting the 41 songs of 2020, the unique production will include special performances from popular artists from Eurovision’s past. 2020’s artists will also join together, from their locations across Europe, in a unifying performance of 1997’s Eurovision winner Love Shine A Light by Katrina and the Waves.

Sietse Bakker, Executive Producer Event of what would have been the 65th Eurovision Song Contest, said: “We want to make a show that puts a spotlight not only on the 41 artists that were due to appear in Rotterdam but also inspire those at home and connect people from across Europe and beyond in these difficult times. Of course, we will also honour those who are affected by the coronavirus crisis and those who work so hard to fight it.

Let’s make this an unforgettable moment in Eurovision history!”

Due to the corona virus the Eurovision Song Contest is cancelled this year. But tonight Sweden has put together a program with the 25 finalists the viewers have voted for in the Mello-app.

Time to vote one more time via the app and chose the Eurovision winner 2020 – Sweden not participating since that would be a bit biased. Besides the viewer votes there will also be a jury (Dotter, Charlotte Perelli, Eric Saade, Fredrik Kempe and Lina Hedlund) handing out 1-12 points. Host of the evening is Sarah Dawn Finer.

1. Efendi ”Cleopatra” (Azerbaijan)
2. James Newman ”My last breath” (United Kingdom)
3. Ben & Tan ”Yes” (Denmark).
4. Uku Suviste ”What love is” (Estonia)
5. Montaigne ”Don’t break me” (Australia)
6. The Roop ”On fire” (Lithuania)
7. Jeangu Macrooy ”Grow” (Nederlands)
8. Blas Cantó ”Universo” (Spain)
9. Alicja ”Empires” (Poland)
10. Ben Dolic ”Violent thing” (Germany)
11. Hooverphonic ”Release me” (Belgium)
12. Daði Freyr ”Think about things” (Iceland)
13. Ulrikke ”Attention” (Norway)
14. Lesley Roy ”Story of my life” (Ireland)
15. Tom Leeb ”The best in me” (France)
16. Destiny ”All of my love” (Malta)
17. Aksel ”Looking back” (Finland)
18. Victoria ”Tears getting sober” (Bulgaria)
19. Tornike Kipiani ”Take me as I am” (Georgia)
20. Stefania ”Supergirl” (Greece)
21. Gjon’s Tears ”Répondez-moi” (Switzerland)
22. Vincent Bueno ”Alive” (Austria)
23. Eden Alene ”Feker libi” (Israel)
24. Diadato – Fal Rumore (Italy)
25. Little big – Uno (Russia)

And the winner is: Iceland – highest score from both the jury and the people

Second place: Malta – second highest score from both the jury and the people

After that the points differed quite a lot between the jury and the people.

Finale-time! We have been complaining about the songs not being great so far but the more you listen to them the more they grow on you. No obvious winner though.

Per usual we are gathering at my sisters house (they have the best mello-couch ). We decided to all pitch in and bring a couple of dishes each and make a “smörgåsbord”. We brought chicken skewers in soya sauce, a cheddar cheese pie with creme fraîche and roe and a Scottish fish soup called Cullen Skink. The others had made so many tasty lovely dishes so we were all very full after dinner! Great job everybody!

Melodifestivalen this year has been led by Lina Hedlund, Linnea Henriksson and David Sundin and the finale takes place at Friends Arena as usual.

Result of the evening:

1. 1. The Mamas – Move – winner – won by one point (!!) – close call
   2. Dotter – Bulletproof
   3. Anna Bergendahl – Kingdom Come
   4. Hanna Ferm – Brave
   5. Anis Don Demina – Vem e som oss
   6. Paul Rey – Talking in my sleep
   7. Felix Sandman – Boys with emotions
2. 8. Robin Bengtsson – Take a chance
   9.  Victor Crone – Troubled Waters
   10. Mariette – Shout it out
3. 11. Méndez feat. Alvaro Estrella – Vamos amigos
4. 12. Mohombi – Winners

ME won the desirable trophy to cherish for a year – she managed to score 3 correct answers (!), the other youngsters had either 1 or 2 correct answers and none of all six of us adults scored any points at all. Lol.

Time to send the last contestants to the finale. And as usual they are competing two and two in four duels.

Tonight they are in Eskilstuna and we are hosting the evening. Nice dinner and a glas of red. And some SPA-time!

• Duel 1 – Anis Don Demina – Ellen Benediktson & Simon Peyron
• Duel 2 – Malou Prytz – Paul Rey
• Duel 3 – Felix Sandman – Frida Öhrn
• Duel 4 – Méndez feat Alvaro Estrella – Drängarna

Finale-time next weekend. Let’s see who will represent us in the Netherlands.

Time for the fourth part of the Melodifestivalen. Once again we are invited to my sister for taco-dinner (they have the best mello-couch – lol).

Tonight the whole family will be together which is nice. We will bring a cheese tray and crackers.

A grey and rainy Saturday – not very nice outside so no walk today. I am really tired too.

Part 4: Malmö
1. Frida Öhrn – We are one – 2nd chance
2. William Strid – Molnljus
3. Nanne Grönvall – Carpool Karaoke
4. Victor Crone – Troubled Waters – finale
5. Ellen Benediktsson & Simon Peyron – Surface – 2nd chance
6. Jakob Karlberg – Om du tror att jag saknar dig
7. Hanna Ferm – Brave – finale

Time for the third part of the Melodifestivalen. Tonight we are invited to my sister for dinner – originally we were supposed to be at ours but we decided to switch.

Going to visit our son in hospital during the afternoon together with my sister. His best friend will visit him too today which makes me very happy. Hopefully he can come back home early next week.

Part 3: Luleå
1. Mariette – Shout it out – finale
2. Albert Johnsén – Livet börjar nu
3. Drängarna – Piga och dräng – 2nd chance
4. Amanda Aasa – Late
5. Anis Don Demina – Vem är som oss – 2nd chance
6. Faith Kakembo – Crying Rivers
7. Mohombi – Winners – finale

Time for the second part of the Melodifestivalen. Tonight we are invited to my sister for dinner. Our dining room table is covered with my new puzzle – but this time with a puzzle blanket underneath so I can move it.

Oh – and if you want to exchange Mello-cards or be my friend in the Mello-app – my name is UniversellReptil14. Charming, ha?

Part 2: Göteborg
1. Klara Hammarström – Nobody
2. Jan Johansen – Miraklernas tid
3. Dotter – Bulletproof – finale 
4. Méndez featr. Alvaro Estrella – Vamos Amigos – 2nd chance
5. Linda Bengtzing – Alla mina sorger
6. Paul Rey – Talking in my sleep – 2nd chance
7. Anna Bergendahl – Kingdom Come – finale 

Time for the first part of the Melodifestivalen. The hosts this year are Lina Hedlund, Linnea Henriksson and David Sundin. We are hosting the first part tonight and I hope it will be a nice evening.

Part 1: Linköping
1. The Mamas – Move  – finale 
2. Suzi P – Moves
3. Robin Bengtsson – Take a chance – finale
4. Malou Prytz – Ballerina – 2nd chance
5. OVÖ – Inga problem
6. Sonja Aldén – Sluta aldrig gå
7. Felix Sandman – Boys with emotions – 2nd chance