The UK will officially host Eurovision 2023 and the quest to “find a host city to partner with” has begun.
In the last minute, BBC CEO Tim Davey said the public broadcaster will take over, with British singer Sam Ryder coming second after Ukraine in this year’s competition, but Ukraine will not be able to host the event due to the ongoing war. . Russia.
According to Dave, “It is very sad that our colleagues and friends in Ukraine cannot organize the Eurovision Song Contest 2023”.
“The BBC is committed to being a true reflection of Ukrainian culture while showcasing the diversity and creativity of British music.”
Rap group Kalush Orchestra won this year’s competition with an emotional victory and has since auctioned off their trophies to aid the war effort.
However, it became apparent relatively quickly that the nation would struggle to continue the tradition and host next year’s competition amid the war.
Ukraine insisted it could still host the contest weeks ago, and the BBC organizer, in conjunction with the European Broadcasting Union, was always clear that it would only participate if needed. Four UK cities – Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool – have so far expressed interest in hosting.
Source: Deadline
Lloyd Grunewald is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. He is a talented writer who focuses on bringing the latest entertainment-related news to his readers. With a deep understanding of the entertainment industry and a passion for writing, Lloyd delivers engaging articles that keep his readers informed and entertained.
