Eurovision 2023 Won't Be Hosted in Winning Country of Ukraine - Find Out Where It May Be Heading

Now, the EBU is set to potentially host the event in the United Kingdom, saying they will “begin discussions with the BBC” to host in 2023 due to Sam Ryder finishing as runner-up.

“We have seen the announcement from the EBU. Clearly, these aren’t a set of circumstances that anyone would want. Following their decision, we will of course discuss the BBC hosting the Eurovision Song Contest,” the BBC said in a statement.

Downing Street also issued a statement, clarifying they were unsure if they’d be able to help fund the event, adding: “Ukraine’s victory in the Eurovision song contest was richly deserved and as the rightful winner the Government’s firm wish has been to see next year’s contest hosted there. If the EBU decides the competition can’t go ahead in Ukraine we would of course welcome the opportunity to work closely with Ukraine and the BBC to host it here in the UK. But we would be committed to ensuring it overwhelmingly reflects Ukraine’s rich culture, heritage and creativity, as well as building on the ongoing partnership between our two countries.”

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