The United Kingdom will host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 on behalf of Ukraine, it has been announced, after organiser decided the event could not be held in the war-torn country
This comes after Ukraine, who had this year's winning act Kalush Orchestra, was forced to pull out due to the country's war with Russia.
"The BBC is committed to making the event a true reflection of Ukrainian culture alongside showcasing the diversity of British music and creativity. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter "The BBC has taken on hosting duties for other winning countries on four previous occasions. Continuing in this tradition of solidarity, we know that next year’s Contest will showcase the creativity and skill of one of Europe’s most experienced public broadcasters whilst ensuring this year’s winners, Ukraine, are celebrated and represented throughout the event.”
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