On a scale of 1 to 10 how excited is everyone about Meldoifestivalen starting this Saturday! I'm over and above tio (10) for sure!
This is the second blog giving you a heads up for 2010 comp, see part one here!
This post focusses on the masters of ceremony who will be smoothly guiding us from Ballad to Big Assed Schlager, from Reggae to Folk Rock.
First up we have Christine Meltzer. Following in the footsteps of last years host Petra Mede, Christine is also a comedian. I personally think Petra did a fantastic job last year, even though I do not speak Swedish well! I think she is quite similar to UK presenter Davina McCall in the way you either love her or dislike her! Now there are three people to do Petra's job, so Christine's got an easier job but will have to be just as funny to hold her own against the two men!
Thinking about the Melodifestivalen line-up, Christine might have some explaining to do when she meets the contestants she parodied in the show 'Hey Baberiba'! I don't know what she is saying but their spoofs of 2010 contestants Darin, Peter Jöback and especially Pernilla Wahlgren don't look too flattering!
Next up is a very random choice I would think, actor, model and now TV presenter Dolph Lundgren. Most famous for his role in the Rocky films, Dolph is well known for his physic and Swedelicious looks. He seams like a perfect Celebrity Big Brother, or Let's Dance contestant, but luckily for him his comeback is presenting Sweden's biggest TV music show! I thought this video shows most of what you need to know about him:
Last but in no means least, the line-up is complete by twice former Melodifestivalen superstar Måns Zelmerlöw! Måns is a legend in my eyes! First he wowed on Idol, coming 5th to Pop Princess Agnes Carlsson. Then took a soon to be traditional route to Let's Dance, triumphing this time! Next stop was the mighty Melodifestivalen. His song only got in due to disqualification, but was the 2007 masterpiece Cara Mia! He came 3rd, better than idol, less than Let's Dance!
This song is epic! The dark lyric and emotion is mesmerising. It's like a lead track from 'Stalker: The Musical'! Even the dance routine is exciting! It's a classic from the start and guaranteed him a place in Schlager Glory History!
Which links very smoothly to his 2009 Melodi comeback.. Hope & Glory:
Måns knew there was a chance of winning in 2009. With the huge following he gained since 2007 he was a lead contender to take the trophy and represent Sweden. I liked the start spinning light, almost reminiscent of the 2007 fan light! He definitely upped his game, stronger staging, stronger routine, stronger camera work. The Bond style and Pussycat Doll look dancers were a terrific touch, and the key change is too die for! I did love this song, but as it was practically Hero Part 2, and that had to be jury chosen for the final in Eurovision, I didn't think Sweden's prospects would be too high if he won!
Luckily he won the Jury vote, but had his chances crushed by the telephone vote. I really felt for him, he smiled and thanked but if I was in his shiny black shoes, I would be gutted! He has many Melodi years ahead of him, and it is almost unusual to see him presenting so soon!
I think this years presenting line up will be strong, how they will share the duties I am not sure, we will have to wait and find out!
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