The destiny of The Netherlands’ Eurovision entry lies within the steadiness, after the Dutch consultant did not carry out in Friday night’s jury remaining.
Eurovoix Information studies that artist Joost Klein is underneath investigation for an incident that happened off-stage, and was prevented from acting on Friday whereas this was ongoing. Klein has not been disqualified, and a video of his efficiency from Thursday night’s semi-final was used as a substitute.
The European Broadcasting Union has launched an announcement, saying:
“The investigation into the incident with the Dutch artist on this 12 months’s Eurovision Tune Contest remains to be ongoing. Discussions are additionally happening between the EBU and AVROTROS, the Dutch taking part broadcaster.
“Whereas the investigation continues the EBU has determined that Joost Klein is not going to carry out throughout Gown Rehearsal 2 of the competitors which is voted on by juries within the 37 taking part international locations.
“His efficiency from Semi Last 2 can be used as a substitute.”
Eurovoix Information studies that Klein’s absence on Friday got here on the final minute on Friday, with stage crew already organising the staging for the gown rehearsal previous to the jury remaining, till they have been instructed to maneuver onto the subsequent act as a substitute.
Klein, whose music ‘Europapa’ has develop into one of many shock hits of the Contest, is being investigated after a bodily altercation between him and a photographer, in keeping with Swedish broadcaster SVT, which says police are actually investigating the matter. The EBU can be hoping that is accomplished speedily, so a choice may be made on Klein’s participation in tonight’s Grand Last.
That is an additional problem for a Contest already mired in controversy over Israel’s participation. Whereas the Israeli entry Eden Golan acquired via the semi-final on Thursday and is now the second favorite to win the competitors, protests outdoors the venue attracted a reported 12,000 individuals, demonstrating in opposition to Israel’s inclusion within the multi-national occasion.
