Eurovision organisers announce rule changes

Eurovision organisers announce rule changes

Eurovision organisers have announced changes to the song contest's jury rules, amid allegations of bribery.

From next year, the names of each country's jury will be revealed ahead of the competition in an effort to increase openness and accountability.

For the first time, individual juror scores will also be published immediately after the final.

Previously, the identity of jury members - whose votes account for 50% of the points each country awards it competitors - was not disclosed until after the final.

To increase diversity, music industry professionals can now only take a seat on the jury if they have not participated during the previous two editions of the contest.

"Tighter rules and increased openness are important for the Eurovision Song Contest to build on its success," Jon Ola Sand, the executive supervisor of the contest, said.

"We want to make sure participants, viewers and fans know that we have done, and will always do, our utmost to secure a fair result.

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