Ketil Stokkan returns after 31 years – NRK Kultur og underholdning

Raylee Charlotte Kristiansen, or simply Raylee, beat Ketil Stokkan, much more deserving, in addition to Maria Solheim and Daniel Owen, with the song “Hero”. The key to success was a spectacular show.

– This is completely sick. “I’m so relieved that we managed to put this show together, that we have kept it a secret for so long,” Raylee tells NRK.

The stage show consisted of dancing on a chair, large amounts of water from the ceiling, and a lot of 80s aesthetics. Raylee was overjoyed after collecting the golden ticket.

– We have been inspired by Flashdance and I love the music of the 80s. I am so looking forward to February now that I don’t know where to turn. I’m going to talk to all the crew members now, so we’ll get through this.

– Delicious 80

NRK critic Espen Borge rolled dice on every song. He gave Raylee a 4 and thinks it is well deserved that Raylee made it to the final.

– With the exception of Maria Solheim, not many people stood out in any direction tonight. A very close final with dolphins ended. Congratulations to Raylee!

Host Kåre Magnus Bergh wondered how Raylee came up with the idea of ​​showering on stage.

– I’ve dreamed of this for a long time. We just had to drive with him, it was like a dream. I learned after the first eight times that one had to exhale, not inhale. There have been many hosts at dress rehearsals, Raylee says.

Journalist and author Ingeborg Heldal believes that Raylee uses the MGP format.

– The aesthetic is lovely 80s and fits Flashdance so much that it gave me a hit of nostalgia and considered bringing back leg warmers and gym clothes.

Raylee took the gold ticket after beating Ketil Stokkan in the first of two games. Morten Thomassen, president of the Norwegian club MGP, believes that Raylee prepared even more in the second gold match against Daniel Owen.

– Obviously, this girl is going to the final, Thomassen commented.

The stick was lost

Ketil Stokkan made a comeback in pop after 31 years. He performed the song “My Life Is Ok” in a purple suit and a pink shirt. Afterwards he was very satisfied.

– It was absolutely fantastic, as delicious as I thought. I was very nervous beforehand, but that is the way it should be, Stokkan said.

Stokkan won the Norwegian final in 1986 and 1990, with the songs “Romeo” and “Brandenburger Tor”.

Although tonight’s performance has been described as a comeback, it is not the case that Stokkan gave in to music. He estimates that he plays between 50 and 60 concerts a year.

Tonight he sang “My Life Is Ok”. The song was well received by the VG critic when it was released.

Dagens Næringsliv journalist Audun Vinger said earlier this week that it might have been more prudent if Stokkan did not try to compete with the youngsters in his field, but confirmed the status in another way.

Stokkan snorts at the criticism.

– No. I’d rather be a part of this than be a break show. That’s pretty safe, Stokkan told NRK earlier this week.

– Gets a little stiff

Stokkan lost his match against Daniel Owen on Saturday. Pop president Thomassen believes Stokkan had something to do when it came to dancing.

– He gets a little stiff on a song that sways like this, he lacks the charm he had at his peak.

Ingeborg Heldal, however, rejoiced at Stokkan’s return and says the outfit is a tribute to the happy ’80s.

– Good to see a man dressed in pink and purple with such a pond!

However, Stokkan, Owen and Maria Solheim have an additional opportunity to advance to the final through a “last chance” broadcast.

– A busy year for many

Maria Solheim was responsible for one of the quieter elements of the evening, with the song “Nordlyset.” Although he wasn’t going to hit Raylee, Solheim got the biggest roll of the dice tonight from the NRK critic.

Solheim was also praised by MGP President Thomassen.

– Three minutes with a musical spa experience. These songs must be obtained with a blue prescription.

Solheim says it has meant a lot to her to be a part of MGP.

– It has been a hectic year for many. Many have sat alone, even if you don’t want to. So it’s good to look up and think that we’re all under the same stars and the northern lights, says Solheim.

Charming «Manband»

After Solheim, the Stavanger teammates sang “Streets of Childhood.” The group, which is prequalified, consists of Kjartan Salvesen, Tommy Fredvang, Glenn Lyse and Ole Alexander Mæland.

Ingeborg Heldal says the Stavanger comrades are for adults to call themselves a “boy band.”

– But there is also a lot of charm in a “men’s band”. In fact, it is almost impossible not to please the Stavanger comrades! This song is the largest audience procession of the night with great singing potential. And, of course, lots of extra points for golden shower and fireworks!

Without the audience

Tonight’s MGP Dolphin Final was held at H3-arena, a studio and event hall in Fornebu in the Bærum Township in Viken County. On Saturday morning, a series of intrusive infection measures were introduced for Oslo and the eastern municipalities of Viken.

The editor of the NRK show, Charlo Halvorsen, says that, however, it was only natural for the broadcast to be normal. He points out that the broadcast is part of NRK’s ​​ordinary production.

– The recording is without an audience, as it was last Saturday. There are a number of infection control rules associated with production. It is very complicated, but all infection control measures are taken in the best possible way, says Halvorsen.