In the third competition in Växjö, Jacqline took the first final place with the song “Effortless”.
– It feels unreal, God, how grateful I am, she said.
She dedicated the victory to everyone who voted for her and also to her family.
Cazzi Opeia performed with the contribution “Give my heart a break”, but she also co-wrote the song that Jacqline went on with.
– How cool? I can’t bear it, said Cazzi Opeia.
Performing once more when she had moved on was “euphoric”, she said.
– And so much love from the audience and just amazing.
Gunilla Persson and Klaudy to final qualification
Klaudy and Gunilla Persson went to the finals.
– I was completely overwhelmed. I felt such happiness in my chest, then I burst into tears, said Gunilla Persson.
Klaudy said the final qualifying spot was a surprise.
– We didn’t believe this at all.
In fifth place came Clara Klingenström and last came Kim Cesarion.
Han valdes in i ”Hall of Fame”
During the program, another person was presented who will be elected to the “Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame 2024” – this time Edward af Sillén.
– I am very grateful, he said.
Edward af Sillén has written the script and directed some of Melodifestivalen’s most appreciated features – such as Sarah Dawn Finer’s character Linda Woodruff and wrote Petra Mede’s script in 2009.
