These are the seven UK cities shortlisted to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

The UK was given the chance to host Eurovision for the ninth time, more than any other country, after Sam Ryder came second in the competition.

Kalush Orchestra, Eurovision winners from Ukraine (Yui Mok/PA)

Birmingham, Glasgow and Leeds are among the seven UK cities shortlisted to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in place of Ukraine.

They will battle it out alongside Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield in the next stage of the bidding process to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest.