The second Melodifestivalen semi-final is complete, with the next finalists decided. The show took place at the Avicii Arena, hosted by Oscar Zia.
A total of 7 acts competed, with two chosen to qualify directly to the final. Another two acts will enter the 5th semi-final, which is acting as a second chance round this year.
There are some voting changes this year, with the process taking place over two rounds. The song with the most votes in the first round will qualify directly to the final. In the second round, the top placed song will also qualify directly to the final.
The songs that placed second and third in the second round will move on to the 5th semi-final.
- Liamoo – Bluffin
- Niello & Lisa Ajax – Tror du att jag bryr mig
- Samira Manners – I Want to be Loved
- Alvaro Estrella – Suave
- Browsing Collection – Face in the Crowd
- John Lundvik – Änglavakt
- Tone Sekelius – My Way
The first finalist from this semi-final is LIAMOO with his song, Bluffin. Former Eurovision representative John Lundvik was the second ‘direct to final’ qualifier with his song, Änglavakt.
Alvaro Estrella and Tone Sekelius will progress to the 5th semi-final for a second chance.
Here are the bottom three results:
- Samira Manners – I Want to be Loved – 5th
- Browsing Collection – Face in the Crowd – 6th
- Niello & Lisa Ajax – Tror du att jag bryr mig – 7th