Decision at ESC upcoming without the participation of Raab
The German public broadcaster ARD will be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) preliminary round next year, marking a change from previous years. This decision has been confirmed by the Southwest Broadcasting, putting an end to Stefan Raab's and RTL's involvement in the German national selection for the ESC. According to reports made by the fan blog 'ESC compact' and the industry service 'dwdl.de', ARD will be taking over the hosting duties for the ESC preliminary round. The Southwest Broadcasting has confirmed these reports, stating that the change in hosting is indeed happening. Stefan Raab, who has been a prominent figure in the German ESC selections, will not be involved in the upcoming selections. The decision to exclude Raab and RTL from the format has been confirmed, and ARD along with SWR is currently searching for new artists independently for the 2023 selections. The hosting will be conducted without entertainer Stefan Raab and his channel RTL. This means that the ESC preliminary round next year will not involve Raab, marking a significant shift in the German ESC selection process. The exact details of the new format and the artists participating in the 2023 ESC preliminary round are yet to be announced. However, with ARD taking over, fans can expect a fresh and exciting approach to the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. In conclusion, the Eurovision Song Contest preliminary round next year will be hosted by ARD, without the involvement of Stefan Raab or RTL. This change in hosting is a significant development in the German ESC selection process, and fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the new format and the participating artists.
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