Mons Zemerlev breaks down in tears after losing national contest

Mons Zemerlev, the 2015 Eurovision winner, failed to secure first place at the Melodifestivalen national contest, 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 Zemerlev, who had previously been the favourite to win, failed to take the crown. Bookmakers' predictions had promised Sweden high placements at Eurovision thanks to his participation, yet the group Kaj emerged victorious with their humorous song about a sauna. This unexpected turn of events proved a genuine disappointment for Mons and his team's fans.

Shock and tears: Mons shares his emotions

Mons Zemerlev 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 for Sweden's victory at the upcoming Eurovision began to gradually decline.