Organisers have said the “winning broadcaster will automatically be ineligible to host” the competition if their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or “sensitive geopolitical situation”. Traditionally, Eurovision is hosted by the broadcaster from the previous year’s winning country, provided that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) requests it. READ MORE: Amanda Knox's one woman comedy show delivers laughs and blaring feminist rageThe rule change comes after five countries – Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia – pulled out of this year’s contest in protest over Israel’s ongoing participation amid its brutal onslaught on Gaza , which the UN has determined amounts to genocide . The 2027 Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Bulgaria after singer Dara won this year’s event in Vienna, Austria, in May. More to follow ...