🇸🇪 Eurovision 2024 host Petra Mede on "We Just Love Eurovision Too Much" and more (INTERVIEW)

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  • In May, Petra Mede will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the third time. The comedian, singer, actress and presenter tells us about her decision to return - and what it's like working with her co-host Malin Åkerman. She also teases "We Just Love Eurovision Too Much," the follow-up to "Love Love Peace Peace," which she's worked on with director and writer Edward af Sillén. Our interview ends with a moving discussion of Petra's early years as a ballerina - and the injury that changed her life forever. She tells us how she got back on her feet and offers advice for anyone struggling to get back to work.
    PETRA MEDE INTERVIEW
    01:00 Did SVT call Petra Mede, or did Petra Mede call SVT?
    01:35 Did you have to think twice about hosting for a third time?
    02:11 "I like to be a little bit of a diva"
    03:00 On shooting up through the floor at Eurovision 2013
    03:45 On her relationship with Malin Åkerman
    05:45 Do different co-hosts bring out different sides of you?
    07:50 Where are you at with preparations for Eurovision 2024?
    09:00 What's the most difficult segment of Eurovision to host?
    10:15 Did you make any mistakes previously while hosting?
    12:06 Eurovision is evolving - will your hosting change too?
    13:50 On "Love Love Peace Peace" and its sequel "We Just Love Eurovision Too Much"
    15:00 Will ABBA participate in Eurovision?
    15:40 Petra discusses her early life as a ballerina - and the back injury that changed her life forever
    17:00 On how she became a comedian
    17:35 Does your ballet background help you in your current career?
    18:11 What advice do you have for people picking themselves up from a challenge?
    20:30 Looking back at your long career, did you imagine you'd achieve all of this?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 173

  • @kostalacosta2625
    @kostalacosta2625 Місяць тому +276

    The icon of the whole Eurovision

  • @unknownorigin8446
    @unknownorigin8446 Місяць тому +195

    Just her being on the stage means a lot. She should not have any pressure to deliver anything extraordinary this year.

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +36

      Her presence is, as you say, more than enough 🤩

  • @Jme_hde
    @Jme_hde Місяць тому +129

    She is one of the few Eurovision hosts EVER who has actually benefitted the contest EVERY TIME

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +13

      She always brings flavour and spice. Absolutely!

  • @esc_stan
    @esc_stan Місяць тому +202

    IM SO GLAD SHE’S BACK 😭

  • @robotikox
    @robotikox Місяць тому +139

    The queen mother of Eurovision ❤

  • @kenisme1000
    @kenisme1000 Місяць тому +117

    This woman is Eurovision…she just never goes away and I’m not mad about that…

    • @PhillCurtis
      @PhillCurtis Місяць тому +1

      It wouldn't be the same without her ❤️

  • @Asa...S
    @Asa...S Місяць тому +77

    I think it's so important to mention Edward af Sillén, when talking about Eurovision 2013 and 2016 being sucessful.
    Petra gets the spotlight, and she's great as a host, but a confident, funny and calm host, has a lot to do with the script and direction from a great director and writer. People celebrate Måns and Petra for "Love Love, Peace Peace", rightfully so, but I feel that Edward af Sillén should be mentioned in the same breath as them, because he wrote it.
    Everyone celebrates that Petra is back, me too, but most of all I'm so grateful that Edward af Sillén is!

    • @glenbryan3706
      @glenbryan3706 Місяць тому +9

      This is so true . Edward has a real knack with Eurovision - as the Swedish commentator when Sweden isn't hosting , and the scriptwriter when they do . I'd like to see him present the thing ..

    • @stefannilsson6843
      @stefannilsson6843 Місяць тому +2

      @@glenbryan3706I’ve heard him say that he’s not so fond of being on a stage. Anyway I agree that his manuscripts are brilliant.

    • @currentoflinden
      @currentoflinden Місяць тому +1

      Exactly! I'm so glad you bring this up!

    • @user-xx1mj5up9e
      @user-xx1mj5up9e Місяць тому +4

      I agree! That was my main concern. Who will write this script? And when I heard that Edward af Sillén is going to do it than I was calm and content. And when they annonced that Petra is back! Wow! And I'm so curious about the interval act "We just love Eurovision too much"! It's going to be great!

    • @user-xx1mj5up9e
      @user-xx1mj5up9e Місяць тому +2

      @@glenbryan3706 He is going to be the swedish commentator this year (together with Tina Mehrafzoon) even though he writes the script. I'm so happy about that!

  • @eurofansf
    @eurofansf Місяць тому +57

    Thank you for the interview…the secret star of ESC 2024!

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +7

      Thank you for watching! Petra is just perfect 🙌

  • @meropale
    @meropale Місяць тому +23

    My first thought when Loreen won.... will Petra Mede grace us with her excellent hosting.

  • @aekelly
    @aekelly Місяць тому +50

    My two most favorite Eurovision personalities! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +12

      What an honour! 🥹❤️

    • @MariaCarabin
      @MariaCarabin Місяць тому +3

      Couldn’t agree more! ❤

  • @VitaliiSediuk
    @VitaliiSediuk 23 дні тому +7

    She is like a high school teacher that pupils afraid of but love at the same time. National treasure of Sweden and Eurovision ❤️

  • @ksesc
    @ksesc Місяць тому +29

    We are so blessed to have her back this year! She's a true icon! Like I always say, I wish she hosted Eurovision every year!

    • @hugoaguilera8
      @hugoaguilera8 24 дні тому +1

      .. Sweden has to win again then. ..😊❤

  • @markuserikssen
    @markuserikssen Місяць тому +32

    Loved the interview, William! I was praying for Petra to come back and she did! She's simply the best person to host Eurovision. Her humor is on another level and she's so humble.
    Now we need Lynda Woodruff back as well! 😍

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +6

      Thank you, Markus! I really enjoyed speaking with THE QUEEN.

    • @markuserikssen
      @markuserikssen Місяць тому +2

      @@Wiwibloggs She's an icon! 😍

    • @Quzinqa1122
      @Quzinqa1122 Місяць тому +7

      Yes, we really need Sarah Dawn Finer to put on her Lynda Woodruff persona again.
      That would be brilliant.

  • @87leafar
    @87leafar Місяць тому +9

    This woman is a true INSPIRATION, even if I was not a fan of Loreen win last year, just the fact that we are going to see Petra again makes me VERY HAPPY

    • @annnee6818
      @annnee6818 14 днів тому

      Yes, I was POd, Finland was robbed

  • @lillecathrine
    @lillecathrine Місяць тому +19

    If Norway ever somehow wins again, I want us to steal Petra! Hahah. I just adore her. A Swedish Eurovision-royalty😍

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +7

      Do it! It's payback for Marcus & Martinus ❤

    • @a.m.rifkia.3rd493
      @a.m.rifkia.3rd493 Місяць тому

      not really. Norway could use some of the presenters of MGP in the last four of five years

  • @alexvaznogueira2817
    @alexvaznogueira2817 Місяць тому +17

    Petra and also the lady who presented the points from Australia are one of the most iconic women of Eurovision. 😊🫶

    • @rowo2774
      @rowo2774 Місяць тому +9

      Do you mean the spokesperson of 2015 to 2017 Lee Lin Chin? She's very memorable.

  • @user-bb2ch8lc1v
    @user-bb2ch8lc1v Місяць тому +9

    I just love Petra. She can host Eurovision every year. Petra, along with Måns, Edward af Sillén and Christer Björkman are all geniouses.

    • @annnee6818
      @annnee6818 14 днів тому +1

      She and Mans had excellent chemistry. You could tell she was so much more confident than him and she helped him through and it was great😂

  • @Dan_Blick1986
    @Dan_Blick1986 Місяць тому +7

    The first question I asked myself after Sweden won last year, was please can they ask Petra Mede to host again? I was SO glad she said yes! For me, Eurovision 2016 remains the contest for me, where things went up a notch in JUST how Eurovision should be hosted. I know people weren’t that keen on Måns, but I actually really liked the camaraderie between them. Just hope Petra doesn’t put too much pressure on herself hosting this time round, as although she makes it look easy, when hosting to x hundred million people that can’t be an easy thing to do! Good luck Petra, so glad you’re back! 😀

  • @blee1997
    @blee1997 Місяць тому +7

    insane she is doing this 3 TIMES!!!! such an iconic host. Just let her be the host of EVERY edition from now.

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +1

      I'd be happy to see this :)

  • @larshansson9814
    @larshansson9814 24 дні тому +5

    Great interview. I think Petra and her team really love Eurovision and that's why they manage to make the TV show so entertaining.

  • @escahmet7487
    @escahmet7487 Місяць тому +15

    The Queen of Eurovision❤❤❤

  • @ethangentles
    @ethangentles Місяць тому +13

    The crossover we never knew we needed !!!! ICONS

  • @Tejiknasten
    @Tejiknasten Місяць тому +8

    What a great interview and what a great ESC host we'll have this May. Petra Mede is for the modern Eurovision what Katie Boyle was for the early years. Thanks for a fantastic ESC channel 🫶

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +1

      Couldn't agree more about Petra. Thank you, Tejiknasten!

  • @frenchfries4556
    @frenchfries4556 Місяць тому +5

    Petra is hosting?! Omg!! This is gonna be epic!!

  • @MsMeyara
    @MsMeyara Місяць тому +5

    The true queen of Eurovision. Love her being back and I cant believe how time flies. 'Love love peace' still lives in my head rent free 😂

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      Time really does fly. But I'm so glad it's delivered Petra once more.

  • @Eum67
    @Eum67 22 дні тому +2

    Much love to Pietra from Armenia 🇦🇲 such an inspiration.

  • @glenbryan3706
    @glenbryan3706 Місяць тому +5

    Petra is so wonderful . She had to leave "Let's Dance " ( Sweden's celebrity dancing show ) due to her back , so it's lovely to see her on telly again . Hope they give her a comfy chair on stage !

    • @peixeess
      @peixeess Місяць тому

      She has done a surgery thing so let's hope she will be okay

  • @spears8471
    @spears8471 22 дні тому +2

    I love Petra! ❤ The joke she made about if you know all the Eurovision songs you are truly a homes…. That was absolutely hilarious! 🤣

  • @unaberg
    @unaberg Місяць тому +21

    My beloved queen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-et9jw7ku9e
    @user-et9jw7ku9e Місяць тому +6

    She is just the best host ever ❤

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      Her inner beauty really shines on stage. ❤

  • @irma4915
    @irma4915 Місяць тому +10

    i remember the eurovision taxi so well! so wholesome

  • @nielskristianmller93
    @nielskristianmller93 Місяць тому +3

    Love Petra. She is strugglin like us. Ups and downs in life

  • @XtianHawk
    @XtianHawk Місяць тому +3

    Beautiful interview. Especially at the end, that was very inspiring x

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! ❤

  • @MrGabillo
    @MrGabillo Місяць тому +4

    You forgot the special gala 60th anniversary with Graham Norton .. Petra is the Eurovision woman !

  • @thomaseriksson3182
    @thomaseriksson3182 Місяць тому +2

    A really good interview! Thanks!
    The first thing you thought as a Swede when Loreen won - hope it will be Petra with a script by Edward of sille'n and Björkman as director.🙏 Now it happened and we in Sweden have sky-high expectations for the script and direction ha ha ha 🤣🤣 Lynda will probably come back with it. No one will probably be disappointed this time either😎 Welcome to Malmö all ESC Fans 💯👍

  • @mykhailosukhonosov4068
    @mykhailosukhonosov4068 21 день тому +1

    I love this interview! Thank you!

  • @marcelosilva3834
    @marcelosilva3834 Місяць тому +10

    Could you see Petra Made and Filomena Cautela presenting Eurovision together? 😮😊

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +3

      We'd laugh throughout the entire show!

  • @nicholasdickson3219
    @nicholasdickson3219 Місяць тому +4

    Aww she is just the perfect host for Eurovision! Great job William 🎉

  • @OnurUzOZ
    @OnurUzOZ Місяць тому +1

    I am SO HAPPY to see her

  • @mystemo1980
    @mystemo1980 Місяць тому +5

    She is incredible. Great interview William

  • @louiseb3876
    @louiseb3876 9 днів тому

    Now, as a Brit, I thought Graham Norton was funny but Petra, well she topped him and was BRILLIANT, “We just love Eurovision too much” was very funny. Hope to see Petra again (come to the UK, Petra, loads to do here, we need more great presenters and comedians)

  • @alexk75
    @alexk75 Місяць тому +2

    Petra and Hannah are rulers supreme of Eurovision!

  • @mbelof57
    @mbelof57 18 днів тому

    Great interview and Fantastic Petra 😄🤗 Thank you :)

  • @johnachilleos4152
    @johnachilleos4152 Місяць тому +2

    No cause like last year when Sweden won I was like PLSS LET PETRA HOST LIKE PLSS, and here we are now. Can’t wait for it 🙌🙌❤️

  • @Peter-ov6xh
    @Peter-ov6xh 21 день тому +1

    She was absolutely fantastic.

  • @gen7733
    @gen7733 Місяць тому

    Magnificent, strong, inspirational woman!! Long life to Peeeetra Mede

  • @Malcolm-C99
    @Malcolm-C99 Місяць тому +1

    She is the best host and love love peace peace was very entertaining. I am so happy we can see her next May in eurovision in Malmo

  • @garrywallace1007
    @garrywallace1007 Місяць тому

    Amazing interview....well done William, you make it look easy (just like Petra)!!

  • @olezhastanislavich8818
    @olezhastanislavich8818 Місяць тому +4

    Simply the best ❤❤❤

  • @hallaskjerah
    @hallaskjerah Місяць тому +13

    I kinda love her

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +3

      She’s incredible ❤️

  • @paulofonseca9040
    @paulofonseca9040 Місяць тому +4

    Great Petra, all Europe love her ❤

  • @mickmunn
    @mickmunn Місяць тому +3

    I love Petra she will be brilliant

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      She never fails to deliver.

  • @charlieporter8483
    @charlieporter8483 Місяць тому +4

    Jag älskar Petra 🥰

  • @DeviHaim
    @DeviHaim Місяць тому +1

    It's so cool that Petra come back to hosting ESC ! I hope, we will see Lynda Woodroff again ^^

  • @meraba91
    @meraba91 Місяць тому +4

    Merci Petra pour cette interview !!!Amazing !!12 points from olympics city of Paris 2024

    • @meraba91
      @meraba91 Місяць тому +1

      Merci pour les mots en français…vous êtes trop mignonne ❤

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      Merci for watching! ❤❤❤

  • @Iamyouiay
    @Iamyouiay Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful wiwiblogs contribution. I mean, even if the EBU doesn’t recognize it officially (as they should) your independent work on the esc is simply groundbreaking.

  • @jameshambis
    @jameshambis Місяць тому +4

    I feel like Petra is a Eurovision icon now. Shame they didn’t get Måns back as well 😂

  • @t0mbiv
    @t0mbiv Місяць тому +1

    We just love Petra too much - the queen 👑

  • @frostyw
    @frostyw Місяць тому +3

    Legend! 🥰

  • @randomamericansescreaction1590
    @randomamericansescreaction1590 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing interview with an icon. I always wonder when the hosts get to go to the bathroom, especially when hosting on their own!

  • @ericafletcher8416
    @ericafletcher8416 20 днів тому

    We love Petra. Her humour seems to suit the Eurovision vibe. Queen Eurovision. x

  • @marisolina-oe2jd
    @marisolina-oe2jd Місяць тому +2

    La mejor de la historia❤

  • @happypotter5671
    @happypotter5671 Місяць тому +10

    My mother

  • @PhillCurtis
    @PhillCurtis Місяць тому +2

    I want iconic moments with Petra this year.. devil wears prada type scenes 😂❤ her being outrageous.. SVT better give her moment.... 😅

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +1

      LOL. I loved her line when she said she likes to be a diva. She is the best!

    • @PhillCurtis
      @PhillCurtis Місяць тому

      ​@@WiwibloggsI loved that you made her laugh and her sweet inspirational message about never giving up/ self worth. Bless her what a gem she is ❤

  • @StefanosVasileiou
    @StefanosVasileiou Місяць тому

    Can we just agree that Will is super talented in interviewing? I admire that so much, such great and interesting questions! :)

  • @bzzzzz77777
    @bzzzzz77777 Місяць тому +1

    She reminds me of childhood because i remeber 2013 and 2016 the most

  • @FG-yh1hl
    @FG-yh1hl Місяць тому +1

    "Entourée par amour"🥰🥰

  • @bzzzzz77777
    @bzzzzz77777 Місяць тому +8

    How long is the video????? I want long

  • @benenty692
    @benenty692 Місяць тому +1

    The mother of eurovision, great interview, we need William as uk spoke person

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for watching!!! I am so happy you enjoyed ❤ My 12 points go to YOU.

    • @benenty692
      @benenty692 Місяць тому

      @@Wiwibloggs aw thanks you

  • @blee1997
    @blee1997 Місяць тому +4

    When Loreen wins you gotta unleash a Petra Mede.

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      All we want is to be loved! ❤

  • @kresobetaorionis3400
    @kresobetaorionis3400 9 днів тому

    I love Petra.
    She meant if in English it is called cinic or cinical. I also have often troubles with such expressions.

  • @noahtornbak7298
    @noahtornbak7298 Місяць тому +5

    Kinda sounds like She teased hologram-Abba for esc

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      I was thinking the same thing. Very exciting ❤

  • @escmadeira
    @escmadeira Місяць тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @xavierchampel8795
    @xavierchampel8795 Місяць тому +1

    Queen 🎉

  • @edvinrosenqvist524
    @edvinrosenqvist524 Місяць тому +1

    I would be so happy if Malin Åkerman came to the contest dressed as her character Silk spectre from the movie Watchmen🦸‍♀️😮💪

  • @CoCaSilvia
    @CoCaSilvia 21 день тому

    The interval act from semifinal 2 was very funny.

  • @anastasiia4063
    @anastasiia4063 Місяць тому

    Amazing interview!! Thank you, WIlliam and Petra!!!

  • @Asa...S
    @Asa...S Місяць тому +6

    Is "Malin" that hard to pronounce for an English speaking person?
    I would say it's pretty close to the English word "Marlin", the r in that word is kinda silent, isn't it?
    If you say it like Marlin Awkermann I would say it's pretty close.

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому +2

      Ooooo thank you for this tip!

  • @dariuszleszczynski8558
    @dariuszleszczynski8558 Місяць тому +1

    Queen back

  • @nm2022
    @nm2022 Місяць тому +2

    Penny Barber hosting Eurovision....wow.

  • @Flokarl1
    @Flokarl1 Місяць тому +2

    I will miss Mans though...... :-( .....And of course Lynda Woodruff

  • @edvinrosenqvist524
    @edvinrosenqvist524 Місяць тому +2

    Give us Petra Mede or we riot...said all the eurovision-fans😆

    • @Wiwibloggs
      @Wiwibloggs  Місяць тому

      Glad SVT got the hint hahahah

  • @frankverhagen8348
    @frankverhagen8348 Місяць тому

    Lill Lindfors also from Sweden my best❤🎉

    • @swedishmeatball4382
      @swedishmeatball4382 Місяць тому

      Actually, Lill was born in Helsinki, Finland. She grew up in Sweden thoughand indeed, her hosting in 1985 was iconic.

  • @s.leochapman417
    @s.leochapman417 Місяць тому

    If Australia ever win the contest, I propose that Sweden and Germany co-host so that we get Petra Mede and Anke Engelke. Perfect hosts!

  • @michaelkarnerfors9545
    @michaelkarnerfors9545 11 днів тому

    Sweden's secret recipe for making delicious and memorable interval acts: large amounts of cheese and ham, served on a thick foundation of self-deprecating pride, gratinated with plenty of in-jokes and back-references. Roast gently. Serve, and enjoy together with invited friends and neighbours.

  • @1nbetweeners-wc9wc
    @1nbetweeners-wc9wc Місяць тому +2

    IS LYNDA WOODRUF COMING BACK

  • @PhillCurtis
    @PhillCurtis Місяць тому +3

    can she host likeee everything plz 🙏

  • @ElguirideCalafell-sb1yz
    @ElguirideCalafell-sb1yz 21 день тому +1

    At this precise moment of time, I'm sure that she's at home, on her couch, glad the entire circus is over now, having a glass of wine and not bothering to whipe the ketchup of her shirt.

  • @class387productions3
    @class387productions3 Місяць тому +5

    Vote for Latvia 🇱🇻 and 🇬🇪 Georgia please

  • @Bandido894
    @Bandido894 Місяць тому +1

    2013 Petra: -Dind dong indeed! (after Finland) Maybe 2024 'No rules' indeed?😅

  • @muamerklico1804
    @muamerklico1804 23 дні тому

    I wonder what her 4th Eurovision host will look like

  • @ricardofreitasl
    @ricardofreitasl 19 днів тому +1

    Happy for her she won't host anymore. This year, Sweden was a complete disaster, she does not deserve this. I can only say: Thank you Petra!

  • @alejandrofamelo4498
    @alejandrofamelo4498 Місяць тому +5

    This woman is the only reason i dont mind loreen stealing the victory from finland last year xD

  • @RobRotterdam121
    @RobRotterdam121 Місяць тому +1

    Ok Petra Mede is very very good! But ……..Chantal Jansen ( host 2020/2021) is also very good 🎉

  • @annnee6818
    @annnee6818 14 днів тому +1

    Poor Petra, she's SO talented, she didn't deserve having to navigate this shitshow

  • @AlineBooneMusic
    @AlineBooneMusic Місяць тому +1

    Imo Sweden is often overrated and wins too much but they do give a great show so I'm really looking forward to this year's eurovision plus so many good songs this year, it's gonna be amazing

  • @Silia-fan17
    @Silia-fan17 Місяць тому +2

    Eurovision Cyprus 2024?

  • @19761david
    @19761david Місяць тому

    Katie Boyle - best host

  • @Satellite88
    @Satellite88 Місяць тому

    9:51 Lena 😭

  • @ujb00c10
    @ujb00c10 20 днів тому

    14:55 Why did it sound like the sims language hahaha