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The First Semi-Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest wrapped up last night and without doubt, the opening and interval acts were impressive. Of course, “Mr Eurovision” himself, Johnny Logan, the only male double winner, could not be absent. He performed an orchestral version of Loreen’s Euphoria, the only female double winner.

However, plans were somewhat different. What was set out to be done was that, the two winners would take the stage of the First Semi-Final together, as a duet “Queen and King of Eurovision”. But, just a few weeks before the show, inside information say that Loreen bowed out of the idea, leaving Johnny Logan to perform alone on stage.

Despite this information, Loreen’s manager Tony Beard denies the claims and mentions that:

“Loreen never said that she would sing a duet with Johnny Logan. She has totally focused on the performance she is preparing for Saturday’s Grand Final, something we had made clear to SVT since the beginning. Anything else is false information.

We are aware of the fact that the public would like to see a duet by Loreen and Johnny Logan, but the former’s act for Saturday has been a priority. It will not be an ordinary performance.”

We have aleady informed you about Loreen’s act on Saturday on a previous article:

Eurovision 2024: Loreen to perform in the Grand Final!

On the other hand, Ebba Adielsson, executive producer of Eurovision on SVT pinpoints:

“During this year, we have come up with many ideas regarding the opening and the interval acts. Others have been supported, others have been turned down. Loreen is going to appear on the Grand Final on Saturday and we intend to surprise the media that will witness her rehearsal.”

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The Swedes really promise us a wonderful show. The Eurovision 2024 organizers have prepared an all-star participants’ list, which will include Johnny Logan, a true Eurovision champion.

On his performance in the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2024, Johnny Logan mentions:

I am extremely honoured and excited to have been asked to perform as a guest on 7 May at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo. Sweden has won 7 times, as has Ireland. To be asked to represent my country one final time is something very special for me and I’m very grateful to all involved with the decision. I’m really looking forward to being back on the Eurovision stage as a guest this time and not a contestant.

What’s the importance behind Johnny Logan’s appearance in Eurovision 2024

One of the most recognizable faces in Eurovision is Johnny Logan. He has won twice as a solo performer in 1980 and 1987. He has also written “Why Me,” Ireland’s winning entry in 1992 for Linda Martin. In 1984, he and Linda Martin again placed second, behind Sweden, on the podium.

Johnny Logan was the only artist to have won Eurovision twice until last year. Logan’s record was shattered when Loreen won in Liverpool last year for the second time. Additionally, Loreen’s win also broke Ireland’s winning record, with Ireland and Sweden both sharing now seven wins.

Who else will be joining Logan during this year’s interval acts?

With Helena Paparizou (Greece 2005), Sertab Erener (Turkey 2003), and Charlotte Perrelli (Sweden 1999, 2008), the all-star lineup continues. Live performances by all three of them are scheduled for the Second Semi-Final.

Moreover, Sweden’s 2018 representative Benjamin Ingrosso will perform in the First Semi-Final.

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Malmö from 7 to 11 of May.