Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision contest in May, capturing the hearts of the world
After taking out the win, that would mean Ukraine would host the competition next year.
But the European Broadcasting Union announced last week it could not be held in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.
The body behind Eurovision now says it “understands the disappointment” over its decision not to hold next year’s song contest in Ukraine.
The EBU said it was in talks with the BBC to host the contest in the UK.
That’s because British entrant Sam Ryder came second in this year’s contest with his single Spaceman.
The announcement was met with disappointment by Ukrainians but the E-B-U doubled down on its position, saying in a statement that it “fully understands the disappointment that greeted the announcement”.
