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Who is Sweden’s Eurovision 2018 entry? Benjamin Ingrosso set to perform Dance You Off in the final

EUROVISION is here and fans of the singing competition are on the edges of their seats.

But who is representing Sweden in tonight's competition? Here's everything you need to know about Benjamin Ingrosso...

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Benjamin Ingrosso is representing Sweden at Eurovision 2018Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Benjamin Ingrosso?

Benjamin Ingrosso, 20, is a Swedish singer and songwriter.

In 2006, the star won the Lilla Melodifestivalen with the song Hej Sofia.

He also won Let's Dance in 2014, proving there's no end to his talent.

Ingrosso is now set to participate in the final of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest.

What song will Benjamin perform at Eurovision 2018?

Representing Sweden in this year's competition, Benjamin Ingrosso will be performing the song Dance You Off.

Its lyrics are about getting over an ex by embracing the party spirit.

The track is up-beat and has a modern vibe - which is, of course, set to a lively dance routine.

Before the contest began, Benjamin was tipped to be a huge success in Portugal.

When did Sweden join the Eurovision Song Contest and have they ever won?

Sweden has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest a total of 57 times.

The country is one of the most successful competing nations of all time.

Since entering the contest in 1958, Sweden has won twice and has finished in the top five positions 24 times.

Abba kicked off Sweden's Eurovision success in Brighton in 1974 when they sang the hit song Waterloo.

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