Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced new rules that are set to crack down on countries who attempt to rig voting.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the methods of voting for winners of the contest for years with various accusations of countries attempting to bribe people into voting for them.

Last year Azerbaijan were accused of paying Lithuanian students to vote for them as well as attempting to bribe the voting panel.

The new changes being proposed could see countries who are found to be guilty of rigging the votes in such a way being banned from the contest for up to three years.

Although it was confirmed by contest organisers that no broadcasting body was guilty in relation to the Azerbaijan rigging scandal, they could also face a three year ban if found to be influencing voting in any way.

Frank Freiling, chairman of the Eurovision Song Contest's governing body said: "Just as football clubs are in principle accountable for the behaviour of their fans, we will hold - on a case-by-case basis - participating broadcasters accountable and make them responsible to prevent voting irregularities in favour of their entry.”