Sweden’s Melodifestivalen 2024 rolled on with heat 3 on Saturday night. Coming live from Vida Arena in Växjö, six new acts battled it out for two direct qualification spots into the grand final in Stockholm.
In the end, the two winners were debut participant Jacqline along with Eurovision and American Song Contest winning songwriter Cazzi Opeia.
Meanwhile, Klaudy and Swedish Hollywood wife Gunilla Persson are heading to the final qualification round after heat five.
Melodifestivalen 2024 heat 3 results
- Jacqline – “Effortless” – WINNER (direct to final)
- Cazzi Opeia – “Give My Heart A Break” – 92 points (direct to final)
- Klaudy – “För dig” – 59 points (qualified to finalkvalet)
- Gunilla Persson – “I Won’t Shake (La La Gunilla)” – 56 points (qualified to finalkvalet)
- Clara Klingenström – “Aldrig mer” – 52 points
- Kim Cesarion – “Take My Breath Away” – 45 points
Running order
- Jacqline – “Effortless”
- Clara Klingenström – “Aldrig mer”
- Kim Cesarion – “Take My Breath Away”
- Klaudy – “För dig”
- Gunilla Persson – “I Won’t Shake (La La Gunilla)”
- Cazzi Opeia – “Give My Heart A Break”
Format of Melodifestivalen 2024
30 acts participate in Melfest 2024 split into 5 heats of six acts each. The number 1 and 2 placed acts from each heat qualify directly to the grand final in Stockholm and the two lowest placed acts are finished in the competition. This make up for the first 10 acts qualifying for the grand final
Number 3 and 4 of each heat will have their fate decided in a Final Qualification held in connection with heat 5. The 10 songs in all will compete for 2 tickets to the grand final decided by the percentage of votes each entry got in their heat plus the amount of votes they get in the Final Qualification.
Who was your favourite tonight? Do you think any of these acts could go on to win the entire thing? Let us know in the comments below.
Jacqline has the first half decent song from Sweden this year.
Wait…WHAT? Clara’s out but Gunilla and Cazzi Opeia are good to go?
The level is pretty average but they even dare to leave the best songs out of the final or the run-off voting. Sweden definitely aiming for the cheesiest and most boring final out of the last years. Betting for Smash into Pieces or Marie Sur for now. None would be a standout in May but they sound good a least.
Clara was much better last time. This was just a weaker version of that song
Vad är det för likheter du hör egentligen? Den här nya var mer poppigare än förra, lät inte alls lika
What really struck me was how confident Jacqline appeared on stage whereas in the greenroom interview she was close to silent. Also, when she was announced as the winner she looked like she holding back. I hope she can enjoy her success a bit more in the final. Loosen up, girl!
She was like that during Idol as well, stone face and no charisma at all
FINALLY!!!!!! Jacqline server pure perfection – finally Sweden has a great entry that would be perfect for Eurovision. Effortless is a great song, Jacqline has massive charisma, het vocals were on point and that staging was absolutely amazing!!! That was even kinda like too good for Eurovision and rather belongs on a Grammy awards stage!
Overall this semi was very strong as I really liked both Jacqline, Cazzi Opeia, Kim and Klaudy. Wasnt a big fan of Clara unfortunately, nor Gunilla, but I couldnt help cheering still during Gunillas performance. I am shocked to see Kim last though…
Jacqline is a great singer, but that middle eight was a little bit off in some parts. I think she can easily fix that though.
Effortless could easily fit for example Dua Lipa or Ariana Grande. It really is a great song. I only wish that Jacqline could relax a bit more on stage and just go for it. Because she is a really good singer. I think she needs more confidence. However it as a great debut in Melodifestivalen
“Give My Heart a Break” – Oh songwriters, how you can make me laugh. Pachelbel’s Canon, right? Or maybe “Go West” by the Pet Shop Boys? 😀
Alright, let’s give originality a break.
That break is has been getting far too long. Let’s bring it back, please. Like right now.
In the UK there is a group called The Farm. Listen to All Together Now and compare!
If you think “Go West” is a Pet Shop Boys’ original, you’re in no position to discuss originality in general.
Indeed. Hence, Pachelbel’s Canon.
Though there are probably examples of that progression prior to Pachelbel as well.
No Clara? Noooo
I loooove Effortless. Need to hear this in Malmö.
Yesss, amazing song, although we still have 2 heats to decide whether it’s the best one. But no matter what it’ll live rent free in my head from now on
It actually is the strongest one yet.
Maybe wait until we’ve heard all the songs first?
I think Effortless is the best song I’ve heard so far, Awful Liar and maybe Dragon are the next best but I felt Jacqline had a far superior package. I was really pleasantly surprised by Klaudy. I hadn’t listened to the snippets prior but he was not on my radar, but was so glad he made it through the next round. I don’t expect him to make it through, actually Gunilla probably has a better chance if anything due to the different way of voting. I thought Kim Cesarion’s vocal was quite weak in places, but did like his song… Read more »
I think the songs are more enyoable as the heats progress.
Both qualifiers were ace, and Cazzi brings so much joy and feel good factor.
Gunilla Persson was fun too, we need more fun songs in Mello. Surprised by Klaudy but good for him.
Overall a good fun night!
What in the world with these semifinals I think this year is very weak!!!
People say that every year.
Sad that Clara NQued
She was better last time. This time, it was just boring
Effortless won effortlessly in this dire bunch. Deserved.
Until this Melodifestivalen episodes; most of the finalists are average songs, in my opinion. Anyway, it would be better to see Sweden out of top5 for this year because I want new countries to be in top5.
Danny Saucedo will have something to say about that.
I don’t think we’ve heard the winner of Melodifestivalen yet.. At least I hope not!
So far my choice is Maria Sur.
I think Jacqline can be strong contender
Danny!
Yes if he has a great song and a performance worth the song. I have high hopes for Dotter and Marcus and Martinus as well.
You haven’t heard his song yet.
Like Italy and Ukraine…
And I want to see other teams on top in Champions League but we can’t have that can we?
Clara, I’m sorry.
Bye Clara…. 🙁
Clara not getting to the second chance round was not on my cards. 🙁
I thought Klaudy was pretty forgettable. I think Gunilla was inevitable…
My 16 year old niece only reacted to Klaudy in the recap of the songs… saying that was the nice song of them all. So it definitely has appeal to even the youngest.
I wish they’d go back to the old way of revealing results.
Me too. It’s incredibly confusing.
I don’t like knowing who came first/second, it ruins the excitement, and the whole app voting sequence does not make good television.
Let’s go Jacqline!!!
Cazzi’s song: the visuals and music were similar to ‘Go West’ by the Pet Shop Boys. Not a bad thing.
You meen Villige peoples song.
Its always the same, ohh its sounds like this song…
Cazzi + Jaqline DTF. Clara and….. I don’t know… to the semi-final.
*or whatever it’s called now. I have no idea.
I suspect it’s Gunilla to the SF, or even DtF
After watching the performances, I would put Cazzi and Jaqline DtF. I would put Clara and Kim through to AC, but it seems as though the Swedes have some unique affection for Gunilla, so I suspect she will go to second chance, or even possibly DtF which I would find rather jarring, but hey, we’ll see what goes down!
Oh boy, Pachelbel’s canon!
I really love how Cazzi included the sampling of Canon in C into her song. It was subtle enough that it didn’t seem like a blatant copy, and mixed so well with her signature ‘style’. All in all a very enjoyable presentation! I think she was my favourite.
Yeah, sometimes it’s used a bit heavy-handedly, but I really enjoyed Cazzi’s take on it.
Breaking news! The Israeli song was chosen tonight by the majority of votes in the song selection committee! The song was sent to the EBU for final approval. I am so excited! I am so intrigued to know which song was chosen!
Bruh, at least put an “Off-Topic” before your comment
OMG I can’t!! I hope the song is amazing!! Just thinking of what happend to Israel made me want to cry. They deserve an amazing song! can’t wait!
“What happened to Israel”? You must be blind or ignorant
Wow… Gunilla… no words. ?
Pretty good so far! Here comes Gunilla…
I’m calling it, Gunilla will be the Bjorn Ranelid of Melo 2024. Also, I find the songs increasingly enjoyable with every semi. Jaqline was amazing, Clara sounded great. Kim was better than in the snippets, and I quite liked Klaudy’s voice too.
Great start to the show. She really does make it look effortless, haha
Jacqline will definitely win this heat, amazing performance and really good and catchy song
It was perfect. I got shivers.