– We are investigating an incident that was reported to us regarding the Dutch artist. For the time being, he will not participate in the tests, the organizers in the European Broadcasting Union EBU state.
Klein did not appear as scheduled for the first dress rehearsal before Saturday’s final, which takes place on Friday afternoon
The Netherlands were set to be fifth in the final. When it was his turn at the dress rehearsal, he was skipped.
Joost was present at the start of the rehearsal, when all the artists were introduced.
– Waiting for the result
The Dutch newspaper AD writes that the apparatus around Joost confirms that investigations have been launched.
– We await the results of this investigation, they write in an update to the Dutch press.
They do not wish to comment on the matter until this is clear.
On Friday evening, a new dress rehearsal will be held, which will form the basis for the jury votes.
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More speculation
It is not known which incident the EBU is now investigating. The Dutch newspaper Telegraaf writes that there have been rumors that Klein wanted to make a statement from the stage, but was refused by the EBU.
– This has not been confirmed, writes the newspaper.
There has also been speculation relating to Klein’s behavior during the press conference after Thursday’s semi-final. Then he had, among other things, a flag over his head, and got involved so that Israeli Eden Golan would answer a burning question.
