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Sweden's The Mamas "respect" decision to axe Eurovision

Sweden's The Mamas
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Swedish Eurovision entry The Mamas say they understand the decision to cancel this year's contest.

The Mamas have said that they "respect" the decision to cancel this year's Eurovision Song Contest due to the coronavirus.

The long-running competition was due to take place in Rotterdam in May but yesterday organisers announced that it has been called off as the deadly disease continues to spread around the globe.

The Mamas, who had been in line to represent Sweden with 'Move' after winning Melodifestivalen less than a fortnight ago, took to Instagram last night to react to the decision.

"We of course respect the decision that has now been made. During the current emergency crisis situation that we are all in, the problem is bigger than the fact that we can't go to Rotterdam," the trio said.

"Of course, we are incredibly sorry on a personal level that we and our song are now not allowed to compete in the world's largest music competition after winning the Swedish competition. We've so looked forward to being able to represent Sweden with Move.

"We hope that people continue to listen to our song with the message that we can move mountains together, something that feels extra relevant today when everyone has to take responsibility and do the right thing.

"If we help each other in this difficult time, maybe something good can come from it in the end. Our thoughts go out to the organizer of ESC, who has worked hard in the head-wind. Take care of each other! - The Mamas."

UK entrant James Newman admitted that he is "absolutely gutted" by the news but backs the decision to cancel the contest.

Relive The Mamas' Melodifestivalen-winning performance of 'Move' below:

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