The UK are set to host the 2023 Eurovision contest on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
Despite the age-old tradition which allows the winner to host the event the following year, Eurovision organisers have passed the torch to last year’s runner up.
The European Broadcasting Union made the call for safety and security reasons as Ukraine continues to be involved in ongoing conflict with Russia.
The BBC are now set to host the major event with Ukraine automatically advancing to the grand final.
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