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Brandsta City Släckers star hospitalized, may miss Melodifestivalen final

Key Points
  • Olle Östberg from Brandsta City Släckers was hospitalized with acute gout.
  • His participation in the Melodifestivalen final in Stockholm on Saturday is uncertain.
  • A replacement may be needed if he cannot perform, as the act requires five members.

Olle Östberg, a member of the band Brandsta City Släckers, was hospitalized earlier this week due to acute gout, according to reports. He has since been discharged but reportedly remains not fully recovered. " Östberg's participation is uncertain, and if he cannot perform, a replacement may be needed, as the performance is designed for five people.

Östberg stated to Aftonbladet that it would be a catastrophe if he misses the event, but health must come first.

it would be a catastrophe if he misses the event, but health must come first

Olle Östberg, member of the band Brandsta City Släckers

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