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Kirsten McStay & Alexander Smail

Eurovision 2023: Glasgow named bookies' favourite to host next year's event

Glasgow has emerged as the bookies' favourite to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

It was confirmed earlier this week that the UK would officially hold the singing competition next year on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine. Usually the contest is hosted by the country that won the previous year, but Ukraine declined on account of its ongoing war with Russia.

As reported by the Daily Record, cities around the UK threw their hat into the ring, with both Glasgow and Aberdeen expressing interest in hosting. However, it looks like the former is the frontrunner.

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