We had the pleasure of sitting down once again with Melanie Wehbe, who has been an integral part of the Eurovision scene, particularly with Denmark’s delegation and Sweden’s Melodifestivalen. From her experiences working with talented artists, Melanie shared her insights, emotions, and hopes for the future.

For the third time, Melanie has found herself working with the Danish delegation, an experience she holds dear to her heart.

“I adore them. There’s just something about Denmark that has really stuck with me over the years, and I’m proud to be part of their journey once again.”

— Melanie Wehbe

This year, she is especially excited about Sissal, Denmark’s representative, who she describes as not only an exceptional vocalist but also a strong personality that will shine on the Eurovision stage.

“I think she is such a good vocalist, a comedian and a personality that I really think will be great for Denmark this year.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Despite not making it to the final last year, Melanie remains proud of SABA’s performance.

“It wasn’t about making it through; it was about the performance itself. And SABA delivered beautifully under challenging circumstances.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Interestingly, Melanie chose to leave Malmö after the semi-finals, opting to watch the Grand Final from home.

“It just felt right. The energy wasn’t the same, and I needed to step away. But we all stayed connected in our delegation chat, still sharing that Eurovision spirit.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Looking ahead to this year’s competition, Melanie is hopeful that Denmark will qualify.

“They’re making significant changes to the staging, and Sissal is getting exactly what she wants in terms of her vision. That’s so important. I can’t wait to see her perform and bring something fresh to the stage.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Melanie’s involvement in Eurovision isn’t limited to a single country. This year, she contributed to multiple entries, including Denmark’s Hallucination.

“It was written at a songwriting camp where emerging Danish songwriters collaborated with experienced mentors. It’s truly a team effort, and that’s why we have more than three songwriters on the track.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Aside from Denmark, Melanie also had a song in Malta’s national selection.

“It’s been a whirlwind, but I love being involved in so many different aspects of the Eurovision process.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Melanie was heavily involved in Sweden’s Melodifestivalen this year, contributing as a backing vocalist and supporting various acts. One of her highlights was working with Dolly Style, who made it to the finals for the first time.

“They worked so hard, and seeing them reach the final was an emotional moment. The love they’ve received, not just in Sweden but internationally, is incredible.”

— Melanie Wehbe

Another standout moment was working with Victoria Silvstedt.

“She’s such an icon! She took the whole experience seriously, rehearsed diligently, and brought so much fun to the stage. It was an honor to be part of her performance.”

— Melanie Wehbe

With Sweden sending a Swedish-language song, Bara bada bastu, to Eurovision this year, Melanie believes it’s a refreshing change.

“Sweden has sent so many polished pop entries, but this year, we needed something different. The song has already gone viral, and it’s exciting to see how well it’s been received internationally.”

— Melanie Wehbe

On the possibility of Sweden winning again, Melanie has a practical take.

“If we win, I just hope it’s in Stockholm this time. It’s a fantastic city for Eurovision, and I’d love for it to happen close to home.”

— Melanie Wehbe

With her continued influence in the competition, it’s clear that Melanie will remain an essential part of Eurovision’s ever-evolving story.

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