UK in discussions to host Eurovision 2023 after Ukraine ruled out
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe European Broadcasting Union has announced the UK could be the next host of Eurovision. Initially, the 2023 competition was supposed to be held in Ukraine, but due to the ongoing war it may no longer be possible.
The European Broadcasting Union has said it is currently in talks with the BBC "to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest".
The Ukrainian entry of Kalush Orchestra won the competition in Turin, Italy, this year and traditionally the winning country hosts the next event in the following year.
However, the EBU has said a "full assessment and feasibility study" has led to the conclusion that the "security and operational guarantees" required to host the event cannot be fulfilled by UA:PBC, Ukraine's public broadcaster. READ MORE: ITV's Lorraine Kelly reveals Harry Styles' unfortunate mistake during Manchester homecoming The BBC has now been approached by the EBU because the UK were the runners up in this year's competition.
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