Eurovision: BBC in talks to host 2023 Song Contest

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Sam Ryder arrives at Heathrow Airport in London after finishing second in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in ItalyImage source, PA Media

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The UK's Sam Ryder was recently pictured in a pink Kalush Orchestra hat, in a nod to this year's Ukrainian winners

The BBC is in talks with the European Broadcasting Union "to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest" in the UK.

The show's organisers have concluded, after a "full assessment and feasibility study", that next year's event cannot be held in the winning country, Ukraine.

This is because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, following Russia's invasion.

The UK, represented by Sam Ryder, came second in this year's contest.

Ukraine won with Stefania, a song by rap group Kalush Orchestra.

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