THE ESSENTIAL
- Joost Klein did not rehearse his song on Friday night Europapa During the important general event on the eve of the Eurovision final, the organization referred to an “incident”. Read the article
- According to the organizers, this “incident” does not affect any other candidates in the contest. Swedish police are investigating a complaint made by a member of the production team. Read the summary
- The 68th edition of Eurovision, a song contest that aims to be apolitical, is marked by controversies surrounding the participation of Israel, qualified for the final, in the context of the war in Gaza. Read the article
A “disproportionate” exclusion
Dutch broadcaster Avrotros considers Joost Klein’s exclusion “disproportionate”. “We have taken note of the disqualification,” he said in a statement.
“Avrotros considers this disqualification to be disproportionate and is dismayed by this decision, we deeply regret it and will return to it later,” the station added.
A complaint filed by a woman
Joost Klein will not participate in the final of the Eurovision contest, the EBU announced this Saturday.
“The Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a member of the production team following an incident that occurred after her performance during the semi-final on Thursday night,” the EBU explained in a statement.
“As long as the judicial process continues, it would not be appropriate for you to continue participating in the contest,” the text continues.
Netherlands excluded from the competition
Welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the exclusion of the Dutch candidate Joost Klein from the Eurovision 2024 contest.
The singer will not participate in the final, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said on Saturday, which had suspended him the day before after an incident unrelated to Israel’s controversial participation.
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