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Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

Eurovision fans ask 'why' as they spot Manchester City star singing Atomic Kitten in grand final

Eurovision Song Contest viewers thought a key Manchester City star had swapped the football pitch for the stage as they watched the action unfold live on BBC One.

The 67th edition of the world's biggest music competition took place on Saturday night in Liverpool (May 13). A whopping 26 acts took to the stage at the M&S Bank Arena after the city was chosen to host Eurovision 2023 after the UK was asked to be the home of the event this year despite the country not winning last year.

Tens of millions across the world tuned in to watch the competition unfold and as voting lines opened, viewers were treated to a musical treat. Last year’s UK entrant Sam Ryder, who came second in 2022, returned to the Eurovision stage and performed with dancers wearing prosthetic limbs.

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