The day has finally come and all eyes will be on Liverpool as the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 takes place. The huge annual event actually kicked off last Sunday when the 37 competing acts took to a turquoise carpet for the welcome ceremony in the city after they won a bid to host the contest.
It is the first time in 25 years that the event is being held right here in the UK and traditionally, it wouldn't have happened this year due to the country finishing in second place during last year's competition. Eurovision 2022 winners Ukraine would have traditionally hosted this year's event after Kalush Orchestra stormed to victory in both emotional and joyful scenes in Turin back in May 2022.
But the ongoing Russian invasion resulted in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) deciding it was not a 'viable option' for the country to host the contest. And with the UK's entry Sam Ryder coming second at last year's event, the broadcaster decided we would be the best fit to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on Ukraine's behalf.
