The Eurovision Song Contest, the annual international song competition is providing even more entertainment for its fan base. The BBC announced today that they will produce two one-time shows based on the event.
It will show highlights from past competitions, show what happened backstage at the most recent competition that took place in Liverpool, England, and tell the amazing story of resilience and hope of the 2022 winners, Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine. They shot their winning entry "Stefania" in the bombed-out streets of several cities in the war-torn country.
The second program And the Winner Isn't will tell the stories of three acts who didn't win the competition but found mainstream success in spite of it.
"As the excitement builds for this year's Contest, we are looking forward to getting things started with these special programs," Rachel Ashdown, BBC's Lead Commissioner, Eurovision Song Contest 2023 said. "They will remind fans of all their favorite moments and be the ultimate guide for people who want to find out more about what the Eurovision Song Contest is all about. These new shows are just a taste of much more to come."
Eurovision 2023 will be held in Liverpool beginning on May 9th with Semi-Final One. This marks the first time the contest will be held in the U.K. since 1998. They are standing in for Ukraine where it would have been held if not for the war.British singer, dancer and TV personality Alesha Dixon is said to be hosting the international event.
