A little after 11:00 CET, the press conference for Melodifestivalen’s hosts started on SVT revealing us the three hosts for the upcoming edition: Clara Henry, David Lindgren and Hasse Andersson.
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David Lindgren and Hasse Andersson have competed in Melodifestivalen before. Hasse competed in 2015 and finished 4th in the final while David competed in 2012, 2013 and 2016 finishing 4th, 8th and 11th in the final. Lindgren is also a host for SVT’s kids show “Supershowen”.
David Lindgren: “What an honor to be the host of the largest TV program! Six weeks of live shows, what an experience and such fun to be part of it!”
Clara Henry was involved in Melodifestivalen 2014 and has also hosted “Uppsnack” and “Eftersnack” on SVT Play. Clara is also an author, blogger and YouTuber.
Henry: “I’m so happy to be working with the world’s best program again, and even happier that I am going to be with Melodifestivalen veterans Hasse and David! It is three years since the last time I worked with Melodifestivalen and I feel great!”
Hasse Andersson: “After 40 years in the entertainment industry, there could not be a better “mission” to crown this career.”
The 2017 Melodifestivalen tour begins on 4th February in Gothenburg. You can check dates and host cities by clicking here.
What do you think of the hosts?