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[ladymuck]

I thought Boris said they should host it themselves (aka we don't want to)

I think Boris is displaying a rare moment of "saying the right thing" (broken clocks and all that).

He's saying it should be in Ukraine whilst not completely ruling out that the UK could host it.

[ladymuck]

is that near uxbridge ??

Or Ambridge?

[jainnode]

I don't disagree. My impression was that it was the way it was announced that was the cause of umbridge.

is that near uxbridge ??

[d000hg]

I thought Boris said they should host it themselves (aka we don't want to)

[ladymuck]

To be fair, if the war ended tomorrow, it would take them decades to rebuild, and who would want to go anyway? They have to plan a year ahead (believe it or not) so I'm not surprised. The host broadcaster has to bear most of the cost, and I doubt the Ukrainian national broadcaster could afford the estimated £30m, whereas the BBC could find that from Graham Norton's expense account. Only joking Graham...

I don't disagree. My impression was that it was the way it was announced that was the cause of umbrage.

[Mordac]

But the statement isn't wholly without some truth!

I see the Ukrainian government is not best pleased at being sidelined so swiftly and, whilst the UK remain on stand by to take over, it seems the right tone is being set by wholeheartedly supporting Ukraine's right to host the event.

To be fair, if the war ended tomorrow, it would take them decades to rebuild, and who would want to go anyway? They have to plan a year ahead (believe it or not) so I'm not surprised. The host broadcaster has to bear most of the cost, and I doubt the Ukrainian national broadcaster could afford the estimated £30m, whereas the BBC could find that from Graham Norton's expense account. Only joking Graham...

[ladymuck]

LadyM is a Eurovision fan. As are many people here.

But the statement isn't wholly without some truth!

I see the Ukrainian government is not best pleased at being sidelined so swiftly and, whilst the UK remain on stand by to take over, it seems the right tone is being set by wholeheartedly supporting Ukraine's right to host the event.

[SueEllen]

you need to get out more

LadyM is a Eurovision fan. As are many people here.

[vetran]

I am very pleased by this news.

you need to get out more

[ladymuck]

I am very pleased by this news.

[Guy At Charnock Richard]

Shame, should have been held in the spiritual home of Eurovision, Sweden.

It would also have meant we'd have been treated to a skit from the excellent Måns Zelmerlöw. but no doubt we'll have to put up with whatever kitcsh guff the UK hosts come up with instead. Graham Norton, no doubt will be involved.

[d000hg]

Food supply from Ukraine will benefit the EU

if they can get it out of the country.

Popcorn time waiting for Putin's respnse.

[Paddy]

Oh and good news - Ukraine is an official candidate for EU membership.

Food supply from Ukraine will benefit the EU and I expect there will be cooperation with aircraft manufacturing.

[SueEllen]

Oh and good news - Ukraine is an official candidate for EU membership.

[SueEllen]

Eurovision.

UK has been asked to host it as Ukraine can't.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...aine-ruled-out