Talang 2008 was the second season of the talent show '' Talang'', the Swedish version of

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. It was broadcast from April 4, 2008 to May 30, 2008. The host was only one person,

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, with Kodjo Akolor as his "

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". The panel of judges was

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and

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. This season was won by 10-year-old singer

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, who received the

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of 500,000 SEK as a result. The audition tour visited

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, Gothenburg and Stockholm. All auditions took place in March 2008, one month before the season started

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on TV.

Finalists

*Jongleur Johan Wellton *Pianist David Fang *Singer Sebastian Krantz *Magician Seth Engström *Singer Sofia med storbandet *Pianist Karina Sarkisyan *Rapper RMK & Co *Singer

(WINNER)

References

{{Talang Talang (Swedish TV series) 2008 Swedish television seasons