The Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled this year due to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.
The contest which has been running for 64 years, was due to hold it's annual competition in Rotterdam this May but organisers have released a statement saying that it will no longer be going ahead despite looking in to alternative options.
A spokesperson said: "It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam.
"Over the past few weeks, we have explored many alternative options to allow the Eurovision Song Contest to go ahead.
"However, the uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19 throughout Europe – and the restrictions put in place by the governments of the participating broadcasters and the Dutch authorities - means the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has taken the difficult decision to not continue with the live event as planned. The health of artists, staff, fans and visitors, as well as the situation in the Netherlands, Europe and the world, is at the heart of this decision."
They added: "We are very proud that the Eurovision Song Contest has united audiences every year, without interruption, for the past 64 years and we, like the millions of you around the world, are extremely saddened that it can not take place in May."
Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand said: "We are very proud of the Eurovision Song Contest, that for 64 years has united people all around Europe. And we are deeply disappointed about this situation. The EBU, together with the Host Broadcaster NPO, NOS, AVROTROS and the City of Rotterdam will continue to talk to see if it's possible to stage the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam in 2021. I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the process of staging a great Eurovision Song Contest this year. Unfortunately, that was not possible due to factors beyond our control. We regret this situation very much, but I can promise you: the Eurovision Song Contest will come back stronger than ever."
Graham Norton is known for his commentary on the contest.
Last year, the Netherlands were crowned champions ahead of Italy in second and Russia in third.
Popular music festival Glastonbury also announced earlier today that their 50th anniversary was cancelled to due to coronavirus.
