So will be the third competition of the Melodifestivalen

The Melo festival in Luleå was the competition where veterans Mariette and Mohombi would easily advance to the final. But after rehearsals during the week, it becomes increasingly clear that Saturday night will be a much more exciting evening than that.

Mohombi is still unharmed in terms of the betting companies' odds. But both odds makers and reviewers have lifted Faith Kakembo with the ballad "Crying Rivers" as a threat to the forefront favorites. The anesthetic nurse from Jönköping has surprised with a song that is described as one of the strongest in the starting field.

- It's great to hear that it feels that way. I've said it before I take one week at a time. Of course, I would be so happy if it went well. It would be fantastic, ”she tells SVT News.

According to the odds, the day before the competition, she will go straight to the final. That, although ballads are often difficult to succeed in attracting TV viewers to tap their mobile hearts during Saturday night.

But it's not just Kakembo that threatens the favorites. The two happiest entries in the competition lurk in the reeds. The boys' Piga & Dräng have, as far as the odds are concerned, gone up alongside Mariette. And behind them is Anis Don Demina who, according to the advance talk in place in Luleå, could become a threat with his great energy and clear refrain.

- I want everyone to smile when they see the contribution. And that they should see that he is actually good for real, says Anis Don Demina to SVT News.