When everything was still hunky-dory: Army of Lovers at the height of their career

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There’s a clip from an interview with Stina Dabrowski that was recorded after you got booted out of Army of Lovers. The other members say very mean things about you in it…

Yes, it was a huge shock. They had been talking behind my back and it was very, very strange.

Have you forgiven them?

That was so long ago. Everything happened so fast and I was in a state of shock. It’s all very strange. We had worked ourselves to death and jealousy started to brew up. In my upcoming book, I’ll explain more about that time and reveal things that haven’t come to light until recently. Things that I didn’t know about back then.

For instance?

Well, I can’t talk about it now. But Carina Nunstedt (co-author of the book) and I did a lot of research and dug into what happened behind the scenes. It’s interesting, I can say.

Do you still regard the members as your friends?

I like Jean-Pierre Barda very much. Alexander Bard… I also like him, really I do. We’ve been very close for so many years, so it’s hard not to feel that way. But I was very surprised to find out what happened behind my back. If he’d come forward and apologize, I would forgive him. But I guess I will have to wait for that day when he realizes that he shouldn’t have done what he did.

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Inseparable: Camilla and Tobias

“Me and Tobias have been talking about making music together. We are having a meeting later today and also this weekend. The project is in the works, but I can’t reveal more than that right now,” she said on Friday. While at it, Camilla also confirmed that she’s about to head into the recording studio soon.

When being asked if we can expect her to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest next year, she replied: “We’ll see, haha. There are other platforms as well, but it’s clear that it’s going to be fun.”

Flying High: Camilla & Tobias

“It’s been absolutely fantastic. But I wouldn’t have gotten that far if it hadn’t been for the people at home. So I really want to thank them, even it if sounds corny. I’m so grateful, just look what has happened to me, and the journey I have made,” Camilla said.

Satisfied and grateful: Camilla after the announcement of the results

Indeed, she has repeatedly defied her fears by entering the dance floor – week by week.

What a feeeeling…

All couples danced to the same song one after the other…

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Camilla during her performance

But Camilla was not in the mood for that crap. So she basically lashed out her imaginary whip (from the “Give My Life” video) and did a major inner eye-roll before telling the three judges to screw with somebody else – she phrased it a bit differently, of course.

“This does not feel right. This is just a strategy to get me out of the show,” Camilla said.

The host, Camilla, Tobias and the luckiest microphone in the world

She later elaborated: “Do I think I went too hard on them? They have plagued me for six weeks. Normally, I would have appreciated the compliments, but not when they say that everything is fine and perfect when it’s not. I’m not stupid. They thought I would get no sympathy votes from the viewers when they say nice things for once.”

Before you ask, no, she wasn’t having a PMS moment. Her allegations didn’t come out of nowhere: Prior to the show, the Swedish press already revealed the judges’ new tactic to get rid of Camilla.

The Queen is not amused

In true Razzie Awards fashion, the judges acted all surprised over Camilla’s comments, pretended to be hurt and accused her of being ungrateful. Can I get a “Bitches, please!” up in here?

Watch Camilla & Tobias quicksteppin’ to “Walking On Sunshine”!

During the so-called dance marathon, the couples were pulled off the ballroom dance floor one-by-one until only one couple remained.

Camilla talks about her argument with the judges…

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Posted on April 28 >>

TV Alert: On May 15th, Swedish television SVT will broadcast a program called Min Sanning (eng. “My Truth”) and devote an entire hour to Alexander Bard. He will talk about everything from God to death. The episode with Bard is the seventh one in a line of eight with different famous Swedes. (Thanks to RoCher)

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Our dancing diva looked cute while attending The Avengers premiere in Stockholm yesterday.

When asked about the superpowers she would like to have, Camilla replied: “I want to possess the ability to control storms.”

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These Swedish kids weren’t even born or still in diapers during Army of Lovers‘ heyday. Yet they were standing outside in the cold all night long, blasting Army of Lovers classics and urging people to vote for La Camilla at Let’s Dance – until the police arrived and spoiled all the fun :-(

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The tough schedule is finally taking its toll on Camilla.

“It hurts, it hurts throughout my entire body,” she was quoted as saying before last Friday’s show.

Due to the hard training sessions, her knees were full of water and inflamed.

“That’s how it is when you start training after having been out of condition for so long. I rehearse every day for almost six hours,” she said.

Despite all the drama, she cut quite a dash on the dance floor.

And even though some of the judges are still opposed to her, one of them at least admitted that this was Camillas best performance yet and a progress from her previous efforts.

Camilla… daaanciiiiing with tears in her eyesss (or rather pads on her knees) – but she looked great doing the Jive.

Near the end of the show, Camilla & Tobias joined the other dancing couples on the dance floor for a traditional waltz…

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Camilla is surprised about her popularity

“I’m very surprised that people want me to stay in the competition. I was really afraid that everybody would be sick of me because of all the headlines [about the affair with the King]. I was convinced that I would have to go,” said a thankful Camilla.

Special costumes

While the other participants had already tried on their samba outfits (which are leased and sewn to fit) way before the show started, Camilla had to wait a bit longer: “My clothes are always a little late since they don’t seem to be available in my size. The costume designers have to travel through the whole of Europe and raid all drag queen wardrobes. I’m sure that one day I’ll find a note that says ‘Charlie’ and a sewn in penis sheath,” she said laughingly.

Her outfit was ready for yesterday’s episode of Let’s Dance, though – and our Queen looked fierce in it. Check it out below.

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Their mutual love for the 90s made five well-known artists from the Swedish Hip Hop scene join forces under the project name Ung & Bortskämd (which translates to “Young & Spoiled”). Their first single “Camilla” is a tribute to none other than our La Camilla, who they describe as the ultimate icon of that era. True words ;-)

You can buy a copy of the track as well as the instrumental version at iTunes and/or listen to it on Spotify or right below…

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The judges in 'prick mode': Only 5 points for Camilla and Tobias

Tobias, however, took all the blame on himself: “I messed up my own choreography. I had a total blackout. This has never happened to me before. Camilla made no mistakes. I’m so sorry.”

A frustrated Tobias leans his head on Camilla's shoulder

Camilla pulled her heartbroken friend close to her and said: “Now it’s my turn to comfort you.”

Camilla to Tobias: Now it's my turn to comfort you!

Shit happens – wipe it and move on ;-) The viewers voted them into the next round and that’s all that matters, right?

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