Swedish-American actress Malin AAkerman (L) and Swedish dancer and actress Petra Mede wait for the decision in the second semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Malmo Arena, in Malmo, on May 9, 2024. A week of Eurovision Song Contest festivities kicked off on May 4, 2024 in the southern Swedish town of Malmo, with 37 countries taking part. The first semi-final took place on May 7, the second on May 9, and the grand final concludes the event on May 11. (Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Sweden OUT