Melodifestivalen 2023: Felicia Celebrates Victory Amidst Technical Hiccups and Classic Comebacks

In a thrilling evening at Melodifestivalen 2023, Felicia emerged victorious, expressing her excitement with a jubilant "It feels absolutely fantastic! I'm so so so happy!" Her song, "My System," marked a shift towards a more techno and house vibe compared to her previous songs in the epadunk genre, such as "Miss Snusk." Felicia speculated whether this new direction might alienate some viewers, but confidently noted, "I think the song is one that will do better outside of Sweden." This marks her first final place after competing in 2024 with "Young Free," which made it to the final qualifier but fell short. Now, she celebrates her victory with champagne, humorously declaring a desire to spray her competitors, particularly Brandsta City Släckers, stating, "I have to spray someone in the face with champagne! Honestly, I would like to do it to Brandsta — I spray champagne on them and they shoot a fire extinguisher back at me." Brandsta City Släckers, whose last appearance at Melodifestivalen was over two decades ago, secured the second spot in the finals with their performance of "Straight into the Fire." The band initially made waves with classics like "Come and Take Me" and faced the challenge of a competitive lineup this year. Frontman Glenn Borgkvist commented on missing a significant pyro effect during the performance, stating, "We have no idea" what happened. The band also faced an unexpected hurdle when member Olle Östberg injured his hand, preventing him from sliding down the fire pole as planned. However, Olle remained optimistic about recovering in time for the finals, saying, "Four weeks of rest should do the trick; I have good healing flesh." Also securing a spot in the finals was former Melodifestivalen winner Robin Bengtsson, who returned for his fifth outing with the country-inspired track "Honey Honey." He expressed gratitude following his placement in the final qualifier, saying, "Even though I went in with the goal of making it to the finals, I am super grateful." This year's competition showcased a blend of new and nostalgic performances, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown that fans eagerly await. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2