awkward level: Sweden

During a music competition (for the Eurovision Song Contest) in Sweden the girl above, Molly Sandén, sang about her break-up with her boyfriend. The song, Why Am I Crying, is about how she doesn't miss his dirty clothes on the floor, how she's stronger on her own, how love is overrated and he should enjoy being free. As a celeb, Molly's break-up was obviously reasonably big news and the hosts of the show gave her praise for singing from her heart about a difficult time, standing strong - you get the deal.

Now what's the problem you ask? Well.

The ex-boyfriend is none other than Eric Saade - the singer who won this particular competition last year. The previous winner is always present to hand over the trophy to the new winner.

In other words: while everyone in the arena gave pep talks to the strong independent woman in Molly, and she sang this highly emotional song about her ex's flaws and how fine she is with all the fervour she can muster (involving throwing the mic stand on the stage), said ex - Mr Saade - is standing there backstage listening & seeing the whole spectacle!

With a mere 9 million people in Sweden - this is what happens. Awkward to the max but awfully entertaining for us uninvolved. Gotta love it.

Jo x