SVT, the Swedish national broadcaster, have revealed the English commentary team lined up for Melodifestivalen 2025 – their national selection for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel.

Journalist Bella Qvist is commenting on the competition for the fifth time since 2021, joined by American journalist William Lee Adams, who returns for his second year. Bella Qvist had the following to say:

“Melodifestivalen, to me, is an event that brings light and joy in dark times, and I am so happy that William and I get to play a part in spreading that sparkle to people watching in Sweden and across the globe. My favourite part is always all the messages that we receive from around the world during the show. Every year we love hearing from people as they tune in from phones, laptops, living rooms and watch parties from all over – and this year we are so excited to be able to invite everyone into our very own live chat.”

Anders Wistbacka, Project Manager for Melodifestivalen, had the following to say:

“We want Melodifestivalen to be a celebration for all of Sweden, and therefore it is very exciting that we can offer non-Swedish speakers the opportunity to follow the program with English commentary. We also have a dedicated international audience that follows Melodifestivalen every year, and now they have the chance to better experience the show itself.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: SVT