Anders Wistbacka Defends Melodifestivalen Cut Following SVT Play Backlash

Viewers expressed outrage after the Swedish broadcaster SVT cut the linear television broadcast of the first Melodifestivalen semi-final before the final results were announced.Anders Wistbacka defended the decision to move the conclusion to the streaming service SVT Play, citing the platform as the future of media consumption despite widespread technical failures.The new format, which saw artist Jacqline advance to the final qualification, will remain in place for the first four heats of the competition.