Controversy at Eurovision
Netherlands' Eurovision star Joost Klein has broken his silence after being banned from the competition and investigated by Swedish police. The Dutch artist was disqualified following a backstage incident at the Malmo Arena in Sweden.
Backstage Drama
Klein, who was set to perform a pro-EU song titled Europa, shared a video of dogs dancing on Instagram amid the chaos. The 26-year-old singer has been at the center of multiple complaints, including an allegation of intimidation made by a female member of Eurovision's production crew.
Switzerland Takes the Crown
Despite the drama, Switzerland's Nemo emerged victorious with an operatic performance of The Code. However, Nemo's moment of triumph was marred by an embarrassing mishap when he dropped the glass trophy on stage shortly after winning.
Dutch Act Thrown Out
Following the investigation and complaints, Joost Klein was thrown out of the competition. Eurovision stated that his behavior breached contest rules, leading to his disqualification from the Grand Final.
Controversial Comments
Klein faced backlash for his treatment of Israeli entry Eden Golan and was accused of bullying. During a press conference, he made remarks implying that Golan's participation posed a risk to others, sparking criticism and controversy.
