Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein will be pulled from final rehearsals as show bosses say they are investigating an “incident”.

Dutch Eurovision actor Joost Klein was withdrawn from final rehearsals on the grounds that he wanted to make a statement on stage.

It was rumored that the 26-year-old Dutch participant, who did not perform his song Europapa today, wanted to make a statement but was prevented from doing so.

The props for the Dutch performance were already on stage but were removed.

It follows a video posted on social media in which he asked “why not” when Israeli singer Eden Golan refused to answer a question about security.

In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said: “We are currently investigating an incident reported to us involving the Dutch artist.”

“He will not be rehearsing until further notice. “We have no further comment at this time and will update in due course.”

It is not yet clear whether Klein will appear in the grand final tomorrow.

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Klein took part in the flag parade at the beginning of the rehearsal and walked across the stage in full costume, but did not appear again half an hour later.

Towards the end of a conference yesterday, Israeli actress Golan was asked by Polish radio station Newsletter whether she believed her participation posed a security risk to other artists.

The moderator told her she didn’t have to answer the question, at which point the duct act loudly shouted, “Why not?”

Golan responded to the question: “I think we are all here for one reason and one reason only.”

“The EBU is taking all safety precautions to make this a safe and consistent place for everyone.”

“So I think it’s safe for everyone, otherwise we wouldn’t be here.” Her answer was met with applause.

The Israeli Eurovision singer was ordered to stay in her hotel room and is under constant protection after thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Malmo, Sweden.

Israeli intelligence agency Shin Bet warned Golan not to leave her hotel room except for performances after she received death threats and fears of terrorist attacks.

There have been calls from protesters to exclude Israel from the singing competition because of the war in Gaza following the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7.

Up to 5,000 people took to the streets in the city yesterday, including climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Ms Thunberg, 21, was in the center of the southern Swedish city ahead of the young Israeli-Russian singer’s performance.

Dramatic scenes showed people lighting smoke canisters in the colors of the Palestinian flag, while others held placards reading “Welcome to the Genocide Singing Contest” and “Stop using the Eurovision Song Contest to whitewash Israeli crimes.”

Golan has received support from some of her country’s previous famous participants.

Israel’s Dana International, who was the first transgender winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998, urged the LGBT community to condemn Hamas and not Israel as she called for: “Liberate Palestine – from Hamas!”

“Things are far more complex than reciting a trend that sounds right to you,” she told her 114,000 followers on Instagram.

“I ask you to open your eyes and hearts and see the truth, to look beyond any propaganda or one-sided narratives shown on social media.” Choose to see the side that sees you. Who shares the same values ​​as you.’

Gali Atari, who was part of the Milk and Honey group when Israel won in 1979, believes Golan would have a chance of winning in any other year.

“And all the noise in the background makes it much more difficult,” she told The Jerusalem Post.

“All year long, with the boos, the violent protests – it’s all very scary, but Eden is dealing with it very well.”

Still, tensions are palpable at this year’s event.

Heavily armed police with machine guns will patrol outside hotels and drone-mounted cameras will monitor crowds as they try to keep the peace during the world’s biggest pop competition.

Most worryingly, there are reports that terrorists are planning to bomb the arena.

Golan is without question the most controversial entry in the Eurovision Song Contest this year and is said to be under constant bodyguard surveillance due to death threats.