The city is beaten by Liverpool in its bid to host the annual music show at the OVO Hydro next May.
Ms Sturgeon said she was "gutted" that Glasgow had missed out.
The show is coming to the UK for the first time in 25 years after this year's winner, Ukraine, was unable to take up hosting duties due to the war.Getty ImagesEssex singer Sam Ryder finished second place in May, making the UK the default hosts.BBC's The One ShowCities were judged on criteria including a suitable venue, strength of the cultural offer, commitment to making a financial contribution and "alignment with the BBC's strategic priorities".
For once, the golden envelope which Graham Norton ripped open live on The One Show contained a genuinely surprising result.
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