Joost Klein will not be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand final.
The EBU have released a statement confirming that the Dutch representative in Eurovision 2024, Joost Klein, will not be participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 grand final. The statement from the EBU is as follows:
“The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night’s Semi Final. While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.
We would like to make it clear that, contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at our event and are committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for all staff at the Contest. In light of this, Joost Klein’s behaviour towards a team member is deemed in breach of Contest rules.
The Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs.”
At this moment, it is unclear if The Netherlands will still be able to vote in the grand final of Eurovision 2024.
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