LIVERPOOL will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest it has been announced.
Liverpool triumphed over Glasgow this evening after the two cities were shortlisted last month from a list of seven to host the music event in place of Ukraine.
Veteran commentator for the competition Graham Norton made the announcement this evening while appearing on BBC's The One Show.
Liverpool will host #Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine…and it’s gonna be proper boss 👍
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) October 7, 2022
🇬🇧🇺🇦 Find out all about Liverpool 2023 right here: https://t.co/a1zGojGfbr pic.twitter.com/hCrSYkMAsO
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Ukraine entry Kalush Orchestra was crowned the winner at the 2022 competition in Turin, Italy, but the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which produces the annual event, decided the show could not be safely held in the country following Russia's invasion.
The UK stepped in to host the contest after it came second in the competition earlier this year.
We previously reported Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken hinted at a major update on Glasgow's Eurovision bid yesterday evening.
While speaking at the Glasgow Business Awards at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, she said: "I’ll whisper it so that we don’t jinx it.
"We might have Eurovision.
"We’ll find out tomorrow."
Congratulations, Liverpool. Gutted for Glasgow, but no doubt you’ll do @Eurovision and Ukraine proud 🇺🇦
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) October 7, 2022
In a statement tonight First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "Congratulations, Liverpool.
"Gutted for Glasgow, but no doubt you’ll do Eurovision and Ukraine proud."
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