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Connie Evans

Graham Norton opens up on 'terrible' decision to stop Ukraine hosting Eurovision

Graham Norton has spoken about the decision to stop Ukraine hosting next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said it cannot be held there because of the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian entry, Kalush Orchestra, won the competition in Turin, Italy, this year, and it is traditional that the winning country hosts the event the following year.

Speaking at the launch of streaming service Paramount+ in the UK, Norton, 59, said how difficult the decision must have been for the EBU and suggested there is a strong chance the event could be held in the UK next year.

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