UK being considered to host 2023 Eurovision after Ukraine ruled out
Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will no longer take place in Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union has revealed, and the UK is being considered instead after coming second in this year's competition.
Earlier today (17 June) the European Broadcasting Union shared a statement revealing that Ukraine will not be able to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest despite Kalush Orchestra winning the 2022 competition.
"Given the ongoing war since the Russian invasion of this year's winning country, the EBU has taken the time to conduct a full assessment and feasibility study with both UA:PBC and third-party specialists including on safety and security issues," the statement read. "The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most complex TV productions in the world with thousands working on, annd attending, the event and 12 months of preparation time needed."
The EBU added, "As a result of this decision, in accordance with the rules and to ensure the continuity of the event, the EBU will now begin discussions with the BBC, as this year's runner up, to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom."
The EBU has issued the statement below regarding the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest
— EBU (@EBU_HQ) June 17, 2022
Find it online here https://t.co/kPWQzTM218#Eurovision #ESC2023 pic.twitter.com/9AV5X9R1Be
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