Felicia, the Swedish singer formerly known as Fröken Snusk, has been selected to represent Sweden at Eurovision 2026 with her song 'System', according to research from two sources. However, her remarks that Israel should not participate in the contest have drawn backlash. Felicia told eurovisionfun.com that she does not think Israel should be allowed to compete. The Israeli public broadcaster KAN has filed complaints, arguing that Felicia's statements violate the non-political nature of the contest, according to reports. In a statement, KAN said it works to keep Eurovision out of political discussion and focus exclusively on music. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) introduced stricter rules of conduct and ethics on December 10, 2024, prohibiting political statements and attacks against participating countries, though it remains unclear whether any action will be taken against Felicia.
Felicia has received death threats following her comments about Israel. According to swedenherald.com, she described the threats as unpleasant but said she stands by her answer and tries not to read the comments. She wears a black lace mask as protection, which she described as a kind of prison she would like to dare to remove, as reported by swedenherald.com. Felicia also told swedenherald.com that if she does not advance from the semi-final, she will move from Sweden, saying she does not have time not to move on.
It's nice that I have others who think for me so I can just keep up.
Felicia described her career change from Fröken Snusk as a 'personal revenge', according to swedenherald.com. She will begin a Swedish tour on June 6 at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, as reported by swedenherald.com. Her biggest dream, she told swedenherald.com, is to make a song with Lady Gaga, and in the short term, she wants to sell out the Globe. Felicia was born in 2001 and lives in Stockholm, according to swedenherald.com.
Sweden will compete in the first half of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2026 on May 12. Felicia's song 'My System' is one of the most-streamed entries globally ahead of the final, according to research. Felicia claims that starting position number 2 in the semi-final is the 'doomsday number' because the runner-up always gets eliminated, as reported by swedenherald.com. It is unknown whether Felicia will remove her mask if she wins Eurovision, or how her comments will affect Sweden's relationship with Israel or the EBU.
As I feel right now, it's no. But if I wake up that day and feel ready, I will do it.
Apparently it's the worst thing you can have - the 'doomsday number' - because the runner-up always gets out, she claims.
No, I don't have time not to move on. If that happens, you won't see me anymore. Then I'll move from Sweden.
Party music needs to come back. It feels like it's much stronger abroad than in Sweden, so I definitely want to go out into the world.
This whole journey has been like a personal revenge for me. It feels so incredibly good.
I was asked a question, I answered and I stand by it. Of course it's unpleasant, but I try not to read the comments.
I've never done it in public before, so it's really fun. But it's not a huge difference. Since I was little, I've only sung English songs at home, except for Disney songs in Swedish.
To make a song with Lady Gaga is my biggest dream. In the short term, I want to sell out the Globe.
I'm looking forward to it so much. As 'Fröken' I've probably done 300 gigs, but I've had a break since then. So now I just want to get out there and play my music.
I don't think it's a good idea for Israel to participate. I was thinking about whether I should do it, and in the end I decided. I will go and make sure they don't win.
I don't think they should be there, actually. That's all. There are many killings happening, so I don't think it's right.
The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation works to keep the Eurovision Song Contest out of any political discussion and focuses exclusively on music.