The one Buckinghamshire location that has what it takes to host Eurovision 2023

This year's Eurovision song contest was a showcase to remember.

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It was Eurovision in its purest form, celebrating music, creativity and human kindness.

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Countries all over the continent showed solidarity with Ukraine following

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And that support paid off in a big way for the Ukrainians, as they came out on top during the televised final.

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But the ongoing conflict meant that, unlike in previous years,

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this edition's winner will not host the next Eurovision Song Contest - but the UK could.

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In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said it shares Ukraine's "sadness and

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disappointment" that the 2023 contest cannot be held there.

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But it gave hope to Eurovision fans in the UK, as it admitted that talks with the BBC have been opened to have it in Britain.

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