Ukraine – could not fulfil the role due to the Russian invasion. The UK’s Sam Ryder placed second in the competition and Liverpool has been chosen as the British city to host. READ MORE: Best cities for romantic dates – from Manchester's secret bars to Liverpool's wheel This means fans of the song contest are clamouring to book accommodation in the area ahead of the May 9 start date.The semi-finals of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest run from May 9 to 11 while the final will show on May 13.One man claims he was left gutted after the flat he booked in Liverpool was cancelled and re-listed – for £20,000.Connor Gregory, 23, posted on Twitter to tell the story and explained that he booked a flat in Liverpool next year for £200.But, after the city was confirmed as the host for Eurovision, he claims he was contacted by the owner to say his booking was cancelled.Connor noted: “And the cancellations start.
Booked this way back in May/June, too good to be true.”He showed screenshots that he claims are from the flat owner.It said: “We are excited on your stay.
However, the property will no longer be available on [these] dates, apologies.“Please accept the cancellation request to receive full refund.”They claimed there was an error in the booking.
But, Connor shot back and said: “No it’s not. I’d rather you just said it’s because one of the biggest music events in the world is coming to Liverpool and you want more money as prices have shot up.“Please just be honest and I’d be alright with it.”The disappointed bloke shared a tweet stating that Booking.com which told him they would take “proper action” against the host.It said: “I have been in contact with Booking[dot]com, who has told me that they (the renter) cannot cancel my.
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