Gina Dirawi Battles Illness Before Melodifestivalen Heat

Gina Dirawi has fallen ill with a fever and sore throat during rehearsals for the third heat of Melodifestivalen 2026 in Kristianstad.The host plans to continue with the live broadcast alongside Hampus Nessvold after joking that she contracted the virus from her co-host.Intermission entertainer Nanne Grönwall has also reported being unwell as the production team prepares for the Saturday evening performance.