joost klein europapa : The Dutch contestant was rejected from the Eurovision Song Contest.
Dutch artist Joost Klein was disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest after a backstage incident.
The presenter was sent home after a female member of the production team filed a threatening charge with the Swedish police.
Race organizers said in a statement that he “would not be fit to continue competing” during the trial.
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Dutch broadcaster Avrtotros called Joost Klein’s exclusion disproportionate.
In a statement on social media, the company said it was “shocked by the decision” and “will come back to it later.”
Joost Klein was among the winners of this year’s competition with his songs Europapa.
A pro-Europe techno song of devotion, it was committed to his father, who he misplaced to cancer matured 12.
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Presently 26, the artist had guaranteed his father he would one day make it to the Eurovision organize.
News of his suspension risen on Friday evening, amid the primary dress practice for Saturday’s broadcast fantastic last.
Joost Klein’s props were being set up on arrange interior the Malmö Field when a generation supervisor shown they ought to be evacuated.
His song was then omitted without explanation and Israeli newcomer Eden Golan, who was next in the pecking order, replaced him.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes the event, later released a statement saying they were “investigating an incident reported to us involving a Dutch artist”.
‘Zero tolerance’
On Saturday, Swedish police affirmed that a man had been detailed for making “illegal dangers” at Malmö Field, after Thursday’s semi-final.
“The police have taken all fundamental investigative measures and addressed the suspect, offended party and witnesses,” a representative said.
“The examination has been completed by the police… and the case will presently go to the prosecutor inside many weeks.”
The EBU in this way affirmed Joost Klein would not be taking portion in Saturday’s fantastic last.
“We maintain zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior at our event and are committed to providing a safe working environment for all race personnel,” they said.
“In light of this, Joost Klein’s behavior towards a team member is considered against the competition rules.”