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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Jim Waterson Media editor

UK is asked to host Eurovision in 2023 after Ukraine ruled out

Sam Ryde performs
Sam Ryder, who finished second behind Ukraine’s entry in this year’s competition, at the Queen’s platinum jubilee party this month. Photograph: WPA/Getty

The UK has been offered the chance to host Eurovision in 2023 after the song contest’s organisers concluded that Ukraine is not capable of hosting it, a decision that has angered the nation’sgovernment, which says it still wants to hold the event.

Ukraine won this year with Kalush Orchestra’s Stefania, as viewers across the continent came together to vote for the song and show solidarity with the nation after Russian’s invasion.

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