The Netherlands’ Eurovision entry Joost Klein is beneath investigation by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) as a result of an unexplained “incident” – and won’t be rehearsing once more till “additional discover”.
The Dutch singer missed his slot within the present’s penultimate costume rehearsal in Malmo, Sweden, on Friday, the place he had been as a result of carry out in fifth place forward of Israel’s Eden Golan.
It’s not but clear if Joost will likely be performing in Saturday’s grand remaining.
The EBU mentioned in an announcement: “We’re at present investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He is not going to be rehearsing till additional discover.
“We’ve no additional remark presently and can replace in the end.”
The 26-year had been a part of the flag parade in the beginning of the rehearsal, and walked across the stage in full costume, however then didn’t arrive on stage for his efficiency round half-hour later.
He had been vocal in a information convention on Thursday night time, which introduced collectively the ten acts chosen for the ultimate – and included each Israel and the Netherlands.
In direction of the tip of the session, Golan was requested was requested by Polish radio outlet Publication whether or not she thought she was inflicting a safety danger for different members by attending the occasion.
The moderator of the convention, Swedish presenter Jovan Radomir, instructed Golan she didn’t must reply the query if she didn’t wish to.
Klein shouted out loudly: “Why not?”
Golan responded to the query saying: “I believe we’re all right here for one purpose, and one purpose solely. And the EBU is taking all security precautions to make this a protected and united place for everybody. And so, I believe it is protected for everybody or we would not be right here.”
Her response was additionally met with a spherical of applause.
At the beginning of the information convention, Klein had additionally draped what gave the impression to be a Dutch flag round his head utterly, sitting like that for a short time earlier than the questions started.
Sky Information has emailed Klein’s representatives for touch upon his absence within the costume rehearsal.
There are extra pro-Palestine protests deliberate in Malmo to coincide with the Eurovision remaining, amid the battle between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Safety is excessive within the host metropolis, with additional police being drafted in from neighbouring Denmark and Norway.
Over the previous couple of months there have been demonstrations and requires acts to boycott the present, after the EBU refused to take away Israel from the competitors, insisting it had damaged no broadcasting guidelines.
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