Melodifestivalen 2017: Who Will Qualify From Semi-Final 4?

Semi-final 4 of Melodifestivalen 2017 is one of the hottest topics of discussion among both domestic and international viewers of the contest. The main point of focus is Loreen's return to the contest, as she is most famously known for winning the contest in 2012 and going on to win Eurovision with the song "Euphoria". Loreen's return may have spun some into a frenzy at the possibility of her winning once again but the more pertinent point to remember is that with this effort, consumers can expect to get a new album that's been waited for, for over four years. With so much time away from releasing a fully developed product such as this, the pressure is enormously high for Loreen though competition is seemingly not high on her list of priorities. Loreen has always been more focused on the artistic integrity of her work than the numbers they produce.

Also returning to the contest in semi-final 4 is Northern darling Jon Henrik Fjällgren, who finished as runner-up to Måns Zelmerlöw in 2015. This time, he has a featuring artist named Aninia so whether this adds or takes away from the quality of his charms is yet to be seen. Jon Henrik does a folksy, regional style of music so it may not appeal to the pop traditionalists. But considering how well he did in 2015, it would be foolish to underestimate his competitive edge.

Watch our full break-down of the acts in semi-final 4 and their odds of qualifying here: