The Netherlands is not going to be represented on this night’s Eurovision Track Contest Grand Ultimate after their artist Joost Klein was disqualified.
The European Broadcasting Union launched an announcement Saturday morning saying the Dutch artist, beforehand one of many breakout stars of this 12 months’s Contest along with his tune ‘Europapa’, wouldn’t be allowed to compete on this night’s Ultimate in Malmo, Sweden.
The assertion from the EBU mentioned: “It could not be acceptable for him to proceed within the contest” whereas the authorized course of takes place.”
The BBC stories that Klein has been despatched dwelling after an allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a feminine member of the manufacturing crew. They quote the response of Dutch broadcaster Avrtotros, saying the choice was “disproportionate” and that they’re “shocked by the choice.”
Klein is being investigated by Swedish police after an altercation between him and a photographer, as reported by Eurovoix Information. He was prevented from performing in Friday night’s Jury Ultimate (the place the nationwide juries watch the performances to vote), and a video of his semi-final efficiency the earlier night performed as an alternative.
That is an additional problem for a Contest already mired in controversy over Israel’s participation. Whereas the Israeli entry Eden Golan acquired by the semi-final on Thursday and is now the second favorite to win the competitors, protests exterior the venue attracted a reported 12,000 folks, demonstrating towards Israel’s inclusion within the multi-national occasion.
