The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is swiftly coming, and former champions Ukraine have revealed the selection of a host to assist lead the broadcast in Liverpool.
Due to the continuing conflict in Ukraine, it was determined that hosting responsibilities for this year’s song contest would be assigned to the United Kingdom.
However, both countries will collaborate extensively, including the use of hosts from each.
The Ukrainian television network that has been invited on board has now disclosed further information regarding the country’s engagement.
Mykola Chernotytskyi, the head of the Suspilne brodcaster’s board, has stated that at least one Ukrainian host will appear in the show.
While they have been chosen, they have yet to be publicised.
‘There will definitely be a presenter from Ukraine, we know who, but we cannot say,’ he said, as reported by Eurovoix News.
‘In general, the British are very open to involve Ukraine in the process as much as possible.
‘They say that they are organising the Eurovision Song Contest, but on behalf of Ukraine.’
German Nenov, the creative director representing Ukraine in the competition, stated that a “substantial number” of Ukrainian artists will also feature.
‘If everything works out for us and everything will be as we planned, I can confidently say that this will probably be the largest number of involvement of Ukrainian artists in the Eurovision show compared to 2005 and 2017,’ he explained.
‘These will be different roles- it is not necessary that this person will sing on stage.
‘She can act in any role. But a Ukrainian musician, the face of Ukraine will appear in the show.’
Dmytro Shurov, a pianist and singer-songwriter who has also participated as a judge on Ukraine’s X-Factor, has also been requested to work on music for the tournament.
While the UK has yet to choose its presenter, popular favourites include Rylan Clark and Graham Norton, who has contributed commentary on the event since 2009.
Tvorchi, a Ukrainian pop duet, were named as the country’s representative last month.
We’ve also seen the logo, tagline, and stage for the forthcoming competition, which will take place on May 9, 11, and 13.
The tagline is ‘United by Music,’ and the colour palette of the design was inspired by the flags of the United Kingdom and Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the stage, which will be erected in the 11,000-capacity Liverpool Stadium, will show “how music can transcend borders and bring people together as one entity,” with the concepts of “togetherness, joy, and community” at its core.
The BBC stated the design draws ‘inspiration from ‘a big hug that enfolds the Liverpool Arena’, which is designed to create the idea of ‘extending its arms to Ukraine, and the show’s performers and attendees from across the world’.
The Eurovision Song Contest airs May 13 on BBC One.
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