It’s been a couple of days now since the EBU and Swedish broadcaster SVT announced the all-important host city for Eurovision 2016, and as we save every dollar ever before heading to Stockholm next May, there is growing speculation that Melodifestivalen alumni, Alcazar, may be bringing some severe schlager realness to the hosting role next year! Ah-ah we’re gonna party tonight!

Swedish blog finest.se are reporting that Alcazar are rumoured to be the frontrunners for the coveted job in next years’ contest. And the reasons behind the potential decision totes make sense.

  1. They are well-known outside of Sweden
  2. The trio have a huge amount of energy and know how to entertain
  3. They all have hosting experience
  4. There is no need to create chemistry, as its already there!
  5. Their music appeals to the broadening gay audience

And as Andreas told us earlier this year, Petra Meade is his BFF – she’s sure to have plenty of presenting advice for him.

As well as their involvement with Melodifestivalen, Alcazar also have connections with Eurovision. In 2006 Andreas was part of the pan-European group six4one which represented Switzerland with the Ralph Siegel song “If We All Give A Little”. Alcazar made their first Eurovision appearance in 2014 as the spokespeople for Sweden – the first time three people had been allowed to deliver points together.

Would Alcazar as hosts be a popular choice with fans? Andreas is listed individually on our Eurovision 2016 host poll, but currently only has 0.59% of the vote. But the team at wiwibloggs love Alcazar and the thought of the disco-tastic threesome hosting Eurovision 2016 makes us want to flood our basements! Let us know what you think in the comments section below!

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CookyMonzta
CookyMonzta
8 years ago

I’m all for either one or both of their last 2 winners (Måns and Loreen) hosting.

Melissa J
8 years ago

I think it’d be really fun to have Alcazar as the hosts. They can sing, dance, and really get the energy up in Stockholm!

Deven O'Kearney
Deven O'Kearney
8 years ago

Here’s who I would like to represent Sweden: Alcazar Molly Sanden Danny Saucedo Mariette Agnes Petra Marklund (September) Robyn Lykke Li (Will she follow rivers to Stockholm.) Andreas Johnson (Living to Die was fantastic.) Here’s who I want to HOST Eurovision: Sarah Dawn Finer Robin Paulsson Dolph Lundgren Gina Dirawi Petra MARKLUND (Not Petra MEDE.) Alex Skarsgård I love Petra Mede. I think she’s absolutely hilarious. But I think it would be kind of uncreative and slightly lazy to hire her to host Eurovision again. If she does, good enough so. I find that when the reigning champion is hosting… Read more »

Deven O'Kearney
Deven O'Kearney
8 years ago

I would rather Alcazar represent Sweden next year. I actually think they could give Sweden their 7th win in Eurovision (The tie breaker with Ireland.) next year.

Huh
Huh
8 years ago

Stick to singing instead.

Titaniumsparrow
Titaniumsparrow
8 years ago

HELL NO. That would be a massive step back. The contest has been getting more sofisticated as the years go on. None of that trash thank you.

Sam
Sam
8 years ago

I’d quite like the Melodifestivalen 2012 trio of Gina Dirawi, Sarah Dawn Finer (as Sarah not Lynda) and Helena Bergström. They brought so much to the shows and already work together well as a trio, plus they’re all experienced.

However there are lots and lots of people who would make good hosts in Sweden.

Alex
Alex
8 years ago

no thanks. I bet Sweden has relevant names to suggest for hosts, and maybe persons that it’s their job to host shows?

Alcazar are too cheesy and gay.

Nott
Nott
8 years ago

mods? hello? is anyone there?

Griffin
Griffin
8 years ago

Is everything in ESC should be related to gayness and else? I’m so tired with all those things and all Wiwibloggs article that always relate gay topic to most of articles. I thought i’d move to other ESC blog which is more relevant

Augusto
Augusto
8 years ago

YES, YES, FREAKINNNNNN YAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!!

#TeamAlcazar all the way. I think they’ll do a really good job. This year’s trio came in a bit dull rather than funny/acceptable/nice/likeable. As far as an entertainer doing it, it’s not a bad idea for me.

I’d rather see them or Måns, Sanna & SDF doing it. But keep the three people hosting thing alive, it’s good and most years since 2010 has been like the new norm.

Daniel
Daniel
8 years ago

No, no, no, no, no, maybe, no.

paco
8 years ago

Me encantaria que los anfitriones de ESC 2016 fuesen los ultimos ganadores Suecos,Loreen y Mans quimica, complicidad y carisma estoy seguro que ellos dos llenaran el escenario de espectaculo,solo de imaginarmelo me inunda la emocion…La libertadad de cada persona empieza donde termina la de, la otra.

davve
davve
8 years ago

it would be cool if it is true. I hope Christer Björkman chooses Alcazar.

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

@ And that was not out of the blue as I was refering to another member obviously but you were even too dumb to just notice that..
Oh Mei get your brain out of your @*s….Like you exactly wrote me to do the same myself..

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

@ Mei
Like i posted here so inapropriate comments??
Omg with you….Do me a favor please & just shut your sh**ty mouth you b**ch..

the truth
the truth
8 years ago

Hell NO!

Mei International
Mei International
8 years ago

God Mario you have the worst comments ever. Not everything is about sex or being gay. Get your head out of your ass.

Chris
Chris
8 years ago

In my view, it would be a bad choice, and I hope I will not turn out to be true. Sorry, but Alcazar is associated with what I don’t like at Eurovision at all nowadays, i.e. kitsch and cheesy music. They would have been maybe more appropriate as hosts ten years ago, but not now. Basically, I can understand why so many fans here would support such a choice – the band has been very popular in Melodifestivalen. Still, I would prefer to see for example Mans and Loreen.

D
D
8 years ago

I would throw myself off a bridge of this happens. Can’t stand them or their music. Please SVT don’t screw this up.

García
García
8 years ago

Alcazar would be a very nice choice but i would love this trio: Sarah Dawn Finer, Petra Mede and Gina Dirawi

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

@ Well only Andreas is the gay homosexual one in the 3 membered Alcazar pop disco group so better just chill out & not get really stressed about our Vision finally embrace its gayness in full scale..

MTD
MTD
8 years ago

So, is ESC finally embracing its gayness in its full glory? Pathetic.

cheesecake
cheesecake
8 years ago

No, please don’t screw this up, SVT!

danielvarga
danielvarga
8 years ago

NO! I want to see Sarah Dawn Finer as the host!

Snigelpenna
Snigelpenna
8 years ago

As A Swede, I say this: Im 100% sure this will never ever happen.

Dar
Dar
8 years ago

perfect choice and the got the most important factor CHEMISTRY !!!
but can they speak french ???
would be amazing entertainers …

ESCaddict
ESCaddict
8 years ago

Alcazar would be fantastic! Absolutely fabulous hosts.
Petra was good but she’s had her turn. She can have the green room.
Lynda Woodruff would be best checking tickets at the front door.

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

Well Petra is amazing & did great job in Malmo’s Vision indeed..
But maybe it would be boring to have the same host presenting the EuroVision again for one more time after just 3 years only since 2013..
And note that Petra was chosen to be the hostess of the Greatest Hits Party in London this year 4 the 60 years of our Vision..
So it might be too much 4 picking Petra to host the 61st ESC of Sweden next year..
I just don’t know..

Bruno B @ Geeky Explorer

If it is true, Eurovision might have just got the craziness and fun it needs. Still prefer Petra Mede though.

Jonas
Jonas
8 years ago

To the people suggesting Mans or Lynda (please, no!) – there are a multitude of excellent professional television hosts in Sweden ready and willing to do the job, perhaps you’ve never heard of them, but they’re there.

As for Alcazar, I’ve heard worse ideas.

Michael
Michael
8 years ago

They are not a good choice!!!The should better put “Lynda Woodruff” and Mans Zermerlow to do the hosting. And someone else with them.

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

Oh…Thats my bad… 😛
I really had thought that Alcazar were about to host the Melodifestivalen & NOT EuroVision..:P

Well to choose them of being the hosts of our Vision is another different story…
But…I’m not negative on them getting picked 4 the job..
I don’t mind at all.. 🙂
They will gonna do really good job i guess 🙂

lazy
lazy
8 years ago

OMG. No!! No jokes, a little bit of class, please. I’m for Måns Zelmerlöw all the way. We can party anyway. And by the way, the blog reporting this make their living spreading rumours. “Stir it up, lay it down”. That’s all.

Darren
8 years ago

No way, definitely not! They are like an early noughties pop group reject. Please no, they are so cheesy and fake. Zero chemistry. C’mon Sweden, do a professional production, dont make a big joke out of it just because yo will probably be hosting again in 2017 or 2018. Petra Mede, Mans Zelmerlow and Danny Saucido for the main shows and Sarah Dawn Finer (As Lynda Woodruff) for the green room.

Otna
Otna
8 years ago

YES PLEASE <3

Deniz
Deniz
8 years ago

@jr esc nl

Lol

It would be a pretty cool choice.

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

If Alcazar get chosen to be the hosts of Melodifestivalen then 3 acts are the hot favorites 4 hosting the upcoming EuroVision..
These are of course Mans ~ Petra ~ Sarah

Mario
Mario
8 years ago

Yeah why not…GreAtY choice… 🙂 They have so energy & they are fun 🙂 At least for Alcazar being the hosts of Melodifestivalen 2016 would be cool 🙂 They were Sweden’s points spokepersons last year in Copenhagen’s Vision.. They must be totally experienced to do this.. They might didn’t manage to win anytime from the 3 times that they compeated on Melodifestivalen but they finished on really high position all these three times.. They have met big success with their songs not only in Sweden but in Europe as well.. Songs like *Crying At The Discoteque* & *This Is The… Read more »

jr esc nl
jr esc nl
8 years ago

That would be great actually, it isn’t hosted in a giant discoball for nothing!xD

random.sage2.0
8 years ago

😀

Hell yeah. Lets do this! Blame it on SVT, blame on Mans, we gonna PARTY TONIGHT!!!

Next year I mean.