Uteblir: Kjipt – What It Means and Why It Matters

According to the artist, the reason for the absence is straightforward: “It’s not worse than that I got sick on the day of the recording. It was unfortunate, but they luckily found a good replacement,” he said in a text message. Despite missing the live taping, Thorbjørnsen appeared in good spirits and confirmed that his role would be filled by a capable stand-in for the episode. The show’s producer, Guri Skavlan, also confirmed his absence and noted that the program would proceed as planned with the guest judge and remaining panelists. The episode, which aired on Saturday evening, featured evaluations of entries from Belgium, Denmark, and Ukraine, continuing the series’ role as a key preview platform ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest. While Thorbjørnsen’s absence was noted by loyal viewers, the broadcast went ahead without disruption, maintaining the show’s tradition of lively commentary and expert analysis.