Expulsion of Joost Klein from Eurovision Song Contest
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein was expelled from the competition hours before the final over a backstage incident being investigated by police. The incident involved a female production crew member, and Klein failed to perform at dress rehearsals. The EBU stated that the incident was not connected to Israel. Klein will not receive points, and Dutch viewers cannot vote for their own act. AVROTOS, the Dutch broadcaster, found the disqualification disproportionate.