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.
Key Points
- Joost Klein expelled from Eurovision over backstage incident
- Investigation ongoing by Swedish police
- Disqualification not related to Israel
- Klein's song 'Europapa' was a favorite in the competition
Pros
- Transparency in reporting the incident
- Swift action taken by Eurovision organizers
Cons
- Last-minute disqualification unprecedented in Eurovision history
- Controversy over disqualification process