UNITED KINGDOM – Scott Mills reminded Eurovision fans why the UK will host in 2023 instead of Ukraine. Kalush Orchestra won Eurovision with Stefania in May. Sam Ryder won the jury vote, but Kalush won the public vote.
Due to the ongoing Russian invasion, the reigning champions couldn’t host in 2023, so a new host nation was needed. As runners-up, the UK will host the event this week.
Hosting the contest in the UK is bittersweet but exciting, and I have no doubt the BBC will work with the Ukrainian broadcaster to produce a spectacular contest that showcases the best of Ukrainian culture and music.
It will be a unique contest, and I can’t wait.
Scott called hosting a ‘tremendously exciting prospect’ and added, ‘I can’t believe we’re having this conversation!’ Ukraine should host 2023 since Kalush Orchestra won in May.
The EBU has decided that won’t be possible, so as Sam Ryder finished second, the UK has agreed to host.
He added: ‘We must not lose sight of the very real reason why the UK is hosting in 2023, but I do know that everyone involved will do their best to make our friends in Ukraine proud.’
Sam previously backed Ukraine and urged fans to keep the winning nation in the spotlight.
Hello, pals. In the Twitter clip, he said, “Just a few thoughts.”
‘It’s Ukraine’s party, we’re just inviting them to throw it at our house,’ he said, stressing that the 2023 contest should be about the winners.
‘I know how much it meant to Kalush and the Ukrainian delegation that Eurovision would be held in Ukraine next year, and I’m not the only one whose heart is heavy knowing that can’t be the case now,’ he continued.
We know how to throw a party in the UK, and our excitement is outshone only by our focus on hosting an event that celebrates Ukrainian culture, history, and music.
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— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) July 26, 2022
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