The Netherlands’ Eurovision Entry Disqualified, Joost Klein Sent Home After Intimidation Allegation
deadline.comThe Netherlands will not be represented in this evening’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final after their artist Joost Klein was disqualified.
The European Broadcasting Union released a statement Saturday morning saying the Dutch artist, previously one of the breakout stars of this year’s Contest with his song ‘Europapa’, would not be allowed to compete in this evening’s Final in Malmo, Sweden.
The statement from the EBU said: “It would not be appropriate for him to continue in the contest” while the legal process takes place.” The BBC reports that Klein has been sent home after an allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a female member of the production crew.
They quote the reaction of Dutch broadcaster Avrtotros, saying the decision was “disproportionate” and that they are “shocked by the decision.” Klein is being investigated by Swedish police after an altercation between him and a photographer, as reported by Eurovoix News.
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