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Michael Howie

Liverpool wins race to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in place of Ukraine

The UK was named the Eurovision Song Contest host nation after Sam Ryder came second in the 2022 contest (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

(Picture: PA Wire)

Liverpool has been confirmed to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year.

The international music show is being held in the UK after this year’s winner, Ukraine, was deemed unable to host because of the Russian invasion.

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