Mons Selmerlöw in tears after losing national contest

Mons Selmerlöw, the winner of Eurovision 2015, failed to secure first place in the national contest Melodifestivalen, losing to the group Kaj. The contest serves as the Swedish equivalent of the Eurovision national selection .

Unsuccessful return and the impact of a humorous song

This time, Mons Selmerlöw, who had previously been a favourite to win, failed to take the crown. Bookmakers' predictions had promised Sweden a high placement at Eurovision thanks to his participation, yet the victory went to the group Kaj with their humorous song about a sauna. This unexpected turn of events proved a genuine disappointment for Mons's fans and his team.

Shock and tears: Mons shares his emotions

Mons Selmerlöw could not contain his emotions and burst into tears upon learning of his defeat. For him, this was a significant return to the stage after his 2015 victory with the song Heroes, which remained at the top of the charts for a long time and became one of the most popular Eurovision hits.

Following his defeat, odds on Sweden winning the upcoming Eurovision began to gradually decline.