UK to host Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 on behalf of Ukraine

Kalush Orchestra pose onstage with the winner's trophy and Ukraine's flags after winning on behalf of Ukraine the Eurovision Song contest. (Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty)

The UK will host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, it has been confirmed.

Next year’s contest will be held in a UK city on behalf of Ukraine, which was ruled out from hosting “with deep regret” by the…