Breaking news: AVROTROS statement on the incident that led to the disqualification of the Netherlands! – Eurovision News | Music

AVROTROS has just released a statement regarding the incident that led to the disqualification of Joost Klein from this year’s Grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest! The explanation is as follows:

“There was an incident after the performance last Thursday.
Contrary to clear agreements, Joost was filmed as he was coming off the stage and had to rush into the greenroom. At that moment, Joost repeatedly made it clear that he did not want to be filmed. This was not respected. This led to a threatening movement from Joost towards the camera. Joost didn’t touch the camerawoman. This incident was reported, followed by an investigation by the EBU and police. Yesterday and today we discussed this in detail EBU and suggested several solutions. Nevertheless, the EBU has decided to disqualify Joost Klein.

AVROTROS finds the punishment very high and disproportionate. We stand for good manners – there can be no misunderstanding about that – but in our opinion an expulsion order is disproportionate to this incident. We are very disappointed and upset for the millions of fans who were so looking forward to tonight. What Joost brought to the Netherlands and Europe should not have ended like this.”

Source: AVROTROS

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