Reigning champions Kalush Orchestra kick off the official build-up to the song contest in Liverpool.
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Instead, the UK - which came second with Sam Ryder in 2022 - is hosting this year's event on behalf of Ukraine. Many people in the country will be watching the contest, he added. "They'll be supporting and rooting for Ukraine.
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