Eurovision Song Contest 2023: Glasgow now frontrunner to be host city

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It's no big secret that Glasgow is the bookies favourite to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 after this year's winner, Ukraine, pulled out because of the ongoing war there.The Scottish city was 'backed off the boards' last week, with William Hill slashing their odds to an incredible 1/2.And below you can see odds from all the big bookmakers for every city in the running, with Glasgow now standing at a 53% chance of putting on a spectacular show next year.Birmingham comes in with an 18% chance, whereas Manchester falls away behind at just 10%.At one point, Glasgow was as big as even money and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed the bid for the city to be the official location for Eurovision 2023, with the Hydro arena earmarked for the huge event.Eurovision megafan, comedian Craig Hill reckons it will definitely take place at the Hydro when the final venue is announced, and has put himself up for hosting it.

The kilted comic from East Kilbride is a regular audience member at Eurovision and was in Italy’s Turin when Ukraine won.He said: "I really do think it’s going to be at the Hydro and it seems like all the fans do as well.

I would host Eurovision in a shot! If it ends up there Glasgow will be a great host city!"Like Glasgow, he has competition to be the TV host, with names in the running including Graham Norton, who has been commenting on Eurovision for the UK since 2009, Rylan Clark, This Morning's Alison Hammond and news presenter Huw Edwards saying he'd like to do it if it's in Cardiff.Always gamble responsibly, and if you think you have an addiction, visit BeGambleAware.Craig Hill wants to host the Eurovision Song Contest if it's held in GlasgowEurovision 2023: Nicola Sturgeon joins calls for Glasgow