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I don't think anybody has put it better. Yes, it will be so so amazing to experience Eurovision here in my home country, but it's not about us.

It's Ukraine's party. We're just inviting them to throw it at our house.

Sam Ryder @samhairwolfryder on Instagram

“Hey friends. Just a couple thoughts.

It’s Ukraine’s party. We’re just inviting them to throw it at our house.

I know how much it meant to Kalush and the Ukrainian delegation that Eurovision would be held at home in Ukraine next year. And I’m not the only one whose heart is heavy knowing that that can’t be the case at this moment in time.

But what I would love to say to anyone watching this from Ukraine is that we know how to throw a party here in the UK and our excitement is outshone only by our focus on that one sole objective to hold space and be on hand to help wherever needed to host an event that celebrates Ukrainian culture, history and music, and to stand in solidarity with the rest of the globe shining a unified light.

Now, us… The rest of us are just loving facilitators and there is no doubt in my mind that we will all come together in the spirit of unity that Eurovision has always been about to celebrate the wonderful people of Ukraine.

I love you and I’ll see you soon. Peace!”