The destiny of The Netherlands’ Eurovision entry lies within the steadiness, after the Dutch consultant didn’t carry out in Friday night’s jury last.
Eurovoix Information stories that artist Joost Klein is below investigation for an incident that befell off-stage, and was prevented from acting on Friday whereas this was ongoing. Klein has not been disqualified, and a video of his efficiency from Thursday night’s semi-final was used as an alternative.
The European Broadcasting Union has launched a press release, saying:
“The investigation into the incident with the Dutch artist on this 12 months’s Eurovision Tune Contest continues to be ongoing. Discussions are additionally happening between the EBU and AVROTROS, the Dutch taking part broadcaster.
“Whereas the investigation continues the EBU has determined that Joost Klein won’t carry out throughout Costume Rehearsal 2 of the competitors which is voted on by juries within the 37 taking part nations.
“His efficiency from Semi Last 2 will likely be used as an alternative.”
Eurovoix Information stories that Klein’s absence on Friday got here on the final minute on Friday, with stage crew already organising the staging for the costume rehearsal previous to the jury last, till they have been instructed to maneuver onto the following act as an alternative.
Klein, whose track ‘Europapa’ has turn out to be one of many shock hits of the Contest, is being investigated after a bodily altercation between him and a photographer, based on Swedish broadcaster SVT, which says police are actually investigating the matter. The EBU will likely be hoping that is accomplished speedily, so a choice might be made on Klein’s participation in tonight’s Grand Last.
That is an additional problem for a Contest already mired in controversy over Israel’s participation. Whereas the Israeli entry Eden Golan obtained by the semi-final on Thursday and is now the second favorite to win the competitors, protests exterior the venue attracted a reported 12,000 folks, demonstrating in opposition to Israel’s inclusion within the multi-national occasion.