For the first time in Eurovision’s 68-year history, a contestant was disqualified during the event.
Song contest organizers Eurovision 2024 explained why the representative of the Netherlands, the singer Joost Klein, was disqualified. The Guardian reported this.
The EBU said the Dutch broadcaster’s version was not entirely true. It was earlier reported that the actor made a threatening gesture to the cameraman when he was videotaped without permission, but he did not move. However, the organizers protested, and witnesses say that in fact there was a dispute between them, as a result of which the woman’s camera was damaged.
“Yost’s conduct is a clear violation of competition rules designed to provide a safe work environment for all personnel and the protection of the production crew,” the statement said.
Organizers Eurovision They also added that they did not have access to the test. However, due to the incident and the fact that the case will be referred to the prosecutor’s office, it was decided that Klein should not compete in the grand final.
The statement also noted that the decision to exclude him was supported by the competition’s governing body and unanimously supported by the EBU executive board after a thorough internal investigation.
It has already been reported Suspilne commented on the fine of the Ukrainian delegation for Eurovision.
Source: korrespondent
