Sweden: Carola the Eurovision 2021 spokeperson; Edward af Sillén and Christer Björkman SVT's commentators

Sweden: Carola the Eurovision 2021 spokeperson; Edward af Sillén and Christer Björkman SVT's commentators
Friday, 23 April 2021

  • SVT has  announced that  Christer Björkman and Edward af Sillén will commentate the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden, while Carola will be the country's spokeperson in the Grand Final.

    The Swedish national broadcaster has confirmed the country coverage line-up for the upcoming Eurovision which sees  Christer Björkman along with  Edward af Sillén as SVT's commentators for the 65th Eurovision and Carola the person to present the country's jury votes in the final.

    Björkman oversaw his last edition of Melodifestivalen this year and is closing that 20 year Melfest journey being one of the two Swedish ESC 2021 commentators. Along with him will be the Swedish screenwirter and director,  Edward af Sillén. 

    Chrster Björkman said about his role as commentator: 

    "Edward and I have long dreamed of being able to comment on Eurovision together and now, after many years as head of the Swedish delegation and producer of the competition, we will get to enjoy the entries together. An honorable and perfect end to 20 magical years with the Melodifestivalen and Eurovision."

    His partner commentator Edward af Sillén said about their assignment: 

    "This is the funniest TV event of the year, so to share it with viewers for the tenth time is a huge honor. And what a joy to be able to do it with Eurovision lover Christer, a man who has seen all sides of the competition. As usual, I intend to guide the viewers through the programs with a lot of love, humor and great respect for the competition."

     

    The ESC 2021 Spokeperson

    In addition SVT confirmed that the Swedish jury votes will be presented in the final by the ESC 1991 winner and ESC 2006 representative, Carola. 

    The Swedish superstar commented on her social media account: 

    "Feels just perfect right now this year and I’m so happy about it. It is an honorary assignment that will evoke many memories."

     

    The Melodifestivalen 2021 winner, Tusse , will represent Sweden in Rotterdam, where he is set to perform 4th in the first semi final on May 18, 2021. 

     

     News Source: ESCXtra.com