Swedish Eurovision contestant faints after dress rehearsal
Saturday 16th May 2026 on 12:19 in
Sweden
Sweden’s Eurovision entrant Felicia fainted after Friday’s dress rehearsal but is now recovering, according to the Swedish delegation, SVT Nyheter reports.
Felicia began feeling unwell after the performance and collapsed backstage in the green room. Delegation leader Lotta Furebäck confirmed it was a drop in blood pressure and that medical staff are assisting her.
“Everything is okay now,” Furebäck said.
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