Iltalehti Eurovision Song Contest Ismo Puljujärvi estimates Erika Vikman and Kaj’s winning opportunities in the song competition.

Finnish representatives Erika Vikman and Kaj have reached the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest and are now struggling with winning the song competition. Alma Bengtsson, Alma Bengtson

There is a historic moment in the Eurovision Song Contest as two Finns compete for victory in Saturday’s finals. Finland is represented Erika Vikman with an erotic ICH KONE with his song, and the Kaj band from Vöyr represents Sweden with his sauna soda Bara Bada Bastu.

Iltalehti Eurovision Song Contest Ismo Puljujärvi says that Sweden was never believed to choose a Finnish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest.

– Sweden has a long and successful history in competition, which Finns have had to follow for years. Now the setting has undergone a change as Finland has begun to succeed in the 2020s. Kaj’s choice is a great example of the fact that Finnish artists are in demand outside the borders of our country, he says.

Vikman against Kaj?

Throughout the spring, it has been talked about whether Finns encourage more Kaj or Vikman. Surveys and polls of many media have often come to the conclusion that most Finns are more on the side of Kaj.

According to the expert, Kaj is a fresh breeze for visa fans. Jens Büttner

However, according to Puljujärvi, both representatives have received a lot of attention among visa fans.

– For Erika Vikman, the debate has been more for and against. He has talked about dressing, lyrics and sexuality, which still seem to evoke emotions, says Puljujärvi.

– Kaj has been able to focus more on annoying, because there is no opinion on their performance or song, he adds.

Erika Vikman sings a woman’s orgasm in her visa. Aop

According to Lake Puljujärvi, visa fans are fascinated by courage, shame and charisma as a performer in Vikman. Vikman is much praised by fans for being able to consider his audience.

According to Puljujärvi, visa fans are fascinated by Kaj in a positive way, according to Puljujärvi. According to Puljujärvi, the nature of the band exudes joy that can never be too much in the world.

However, Puljujärvi does not feel that Vikman and Kaj are the biggest opponents in each other. Instead, another competitor can win the victory for Finnish representatives.

– The performance of the Netherlands in the first semifinals was of such high quality that I believe the country would be struggling for victory. Austrian touching Wasted Love -The song collects votes from both judges and viewers in the finals, so I believe the country is involved in the victory, Puljujärvi estimates.

Iltalehti’s Eurovision Song Contest believes that JJ, a representative of Austria, is strongly involved in the Eurovision victory. Aop

Sweden’s uncertainty

Although many Finns believe that Kaj will take home victory, Sweden is not as confident. Iltalehti journalist Mari Pudas Previously reported from Basel that Swedish journalists do not believe in Kaj’s victory.

Now Puljujärvi evaluates where the uncertainty of the Swedes comes from.

– In Sweden, it was long sure that Måns Zelmerlöw It would win the melodifestivalen and bring the visa victory home again. Sweden has not sent a presentation like Kaj, so they have difficulty evaluating success, says the expert.

– Maybe the Swedish media now wants to play it safe so that they don’t create too high expectations if Kaj does not finally do in the finals, he says.

Kaj has been at the forefront of betting statistics for most of the spring. Sarah Louise Bennett

Puljujärvi believes that Kaj may be well placed in the top three, and Vikman is among the top five.

– Both have provided stylish performances, so I believe that support will come from both the judges and the audience, he justifies his position.

Kaj and Erika Vikman will compete for the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, May 17 at 10 pm.

Erika Vikman in an interview with Iltalehti at the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest. Mari Pudas

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