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MALMO, Sweden, – Dutch singer Joost Klein was not allowed to take part in both of Friday’s two rehearsals forward of the Eurovision Music Contest following an “incident”, the European Broadcasting Union , which organises the occasion, stated in an announcement.
“We’re presently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He won’t be rehearsing till additional discover,” the EBU stated within the assertion.
Klein, who had not participated within the first rehearsal on Friday, would additionally not be performing throughout the second gown rehearsal scheduled for 1900 GMT, the EBU later stated, citing the continued investigation.
Performances throughout the rehearsal are voted on by juries within the 37 collaborating nations, however Klein’s efficiency from the semi-final could be used as an alternative, the EBU stated.
The EBU additionally stated it was in dialogue with the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, with out offering extra element on the character of the investigation.
It was not clear if Klein, whose quirky music “Europapa” had initially made him one of many favourites, could be showing in Saturday’s remaining.
The EBU and Klein didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
On Thursday, over 10,000 folks demonstrated within the southern Swedish metropolis of Malmo, the place the competitors takes place, in opposition to the participation of Israel.
Eurovision organisers have resisted calls to exclude Israel over its army marketing campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault, arguing that the competitors is a non-political occasion.
Israeli solo artist Golan, 20, was one among eight acts to qualify on Thursday for the ultimate, and has develop into one of many favourites amongst bookies to win the competitors.
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