Last year's contest was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Graham Norton has confirmed that this year's Eurovision will be going ahead, despite the ongoing pandemic.
According to the chat show host 'There's definitely going to be a Eurovision... The competition element is going to happen'.
Graham has been commentating on the UK Eurovision coverage on the BBC for the last number of years.
2021: The Return of Eurovision! ?
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) December 31, 2020
Source: Twitter (@eurovision)
Speaking to the BBC, contest organisers said 'We can confirm the Eurovision Song Contest will definitely take place this year.'
They added that there may be pre-recorded elements if acts cannot travel to Rotterdam, or if they have to isolate while there.
Last year's contest was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, Jedward have thrown their names into the hat to represent Ireland in this year's competition.
FYI We have submitted songs to represent Ireland this year in Eurovision! It’s in the hands of RTÉ now!
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) January 1, 2021
Twitter: (@planetjedward)
