Dutch Artist Joost Klein Disqualified from Eurovision
Incident Leads to Removal from Competition
Netherlands No Longer Represented in Malmö
The Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. The disqualification comes after an incident involving the Dutch entry, which was deemed to violate the rules of the competition. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizer of the contest, made the announcement on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Klein was set to represent the Netherlands with his song "Europapa." However, following the incident, the EBU disqualified the entry and removed Klein from the competition. The details of the incident have not been made public, but it is believed to have occurred during the second semi-final of the contest.
The disqualification of the Netherlands from the Eurovision Song Contest is a major blow to the country's hopes of winning the competition. Klein was considered a strong contender to win the contest, and his removal from the lineup has left many fans disappointed.
The EBU has not yet announced whether the Netherlands will be replaced in the competition. The decision will likely be made in the coming days.
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