Norway’s Raylee and Skrellex Compete in 2026 Melodi Grand Prix Radio Finale
In an exciting development for the 2026 Melodi Grand Prix, Skrellex and Raylee are set to compete in the radio finale. The duo’s clash comes after Skrellex triumphed in the first semi-final against Gothminister featuring Thomas Jenssen, securing their place in the final duel scheduled for February 28, 2026.
Raylee has also advanced to the final round due to the withdrawal of Sander Silva and Victorjus from the competition. This means she automatically secures her spot alongside Skrellex in the next phase of the contest.
Final Showdown Details
The final voting round between Raylee and Skrellex marks a crucial aspect of the Melodi Grand Prix 2026. The winner will go on to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest. Each semi-finalist brings unique strengths, making this duel highly anticipated.
Melodi Grand Prix 2026 Line-Up
As of now, eight finalists have been confirmed out of a total of nine for this year’s competition. The final participant will emerge from a radio duel. The complete list of artists and their entries for 2026 includes:
- Storm – “Lullaby”
- Alexander Rybak – “Rise”
- Emma – “Northern Lights”
- Hedda Mae – “Snap Back”
- Jonas Lovv – “Ya Ya Ya”
- Leonardo Amor – “Prayer”
- Mileo – “Frankenstein”
- Silke – “Forevermore”
Event Details
The Melodi Grand Prix 2026 will take place at Håkons Hall in Lillehammer, a venue with a historical connection to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004. Presenters for this year’s event will include Ronny Brede Aase, Marte Stokstad, and Markus Neby.
Historically, Norway has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest since 1960 and has won three times. The last triumph came in 2009, when Alexander Rybak impressed audiences with “Fairytale,” scoring a record-breaking 387 points.
With the stage set for an exhilarating competition, fans are eagerly awaiting the finale, where the ultimate winner will earn the chance to compete on the international stage.
