The BBC has started discussions with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on potentially hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom, if 2022 winners Ukraine are not able to. The country won the singing competition back in May with the song 'Stefania' from the Kalush Orchestra.
Every year the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest becomes the host for the competition in the following year, as long as a particular set of criteria can be met, such as ensuring the viability of staging the event and the safety of all stakeholders and the public. But due to the ongoing war taking place following Russia's invasion, Ukraine remains unlikely to be to host the show next year.
The EBU has said it has been considering options for where to host next year’s competition with Ukraine’s public broadcaster UA:PBC. Since the show is one of the largest TV productions in the world with thousands attending and working behind-the-scenes, the event needs 12 months of preparation in advance.
