Law enforcement authorities are examining the situation involving Joost Klein, a Dutch national.
Prior to the big Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) show itself, there's always a buzz, especially with Joost Klein in the spotlight. This Dutch singer is currently under intense scrutiny, facing some serious allegations. It's all still up in the air as to how this situation will unfold.
The Swedish police have joined in on the investigation against Joost Klein, the Dutch ESC candidate. AD, a Dutch news portal, has reported that both the singer and witnesses of the alleged incident have been questioned. They're aims are to find out if a crime has been committed. However, a spokesperson for the Swedish police wouldn't confirm the investigation this morning. They said more information would be made available later on in the day.
The uncertainty about Joost Klein's involvement in Saturday's finale remains, as he was absent at the second dress rehearsal. Rumours have it that this was due to an altercation with an employee of the ESC TV production. It's said that the 26-year-old singer was present at the first dress rehearsal and even attended the flag parade.
However, he didn't take part in the second rehearsal. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) made a statement that Klein will not perform during the second dress rehearsal, where jurors from the 37 participating countries watch and vote. "As long as the investigation continues, Joost Klein will not perform," said the EBU on Friday evening. Details regarding the nature of the accusations have not been disclosed. Instead, his performance will be judged by the jury based on his show at the second semi-final.
According to the rules of the ESC, jury voting happens during the second dress rehearsal. Each country has a panel of 5 experts who make up the jury. All 37 participating nations are entitled to vote, even those who were removed in the semi-finals. The jury's votes count for 50% of each entry's final result. The remaining 50% is determined by phone votes during the actual show. It's a rule that you can't vote for your own country in the semi-finals or the final.
In addition, the EBU and the Dutch broadcaster Avrotros are in discussions regarding the situation surrounding Joost Klein. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Source: www.ntv.de
