Eurovision: Dutch participant Joost Klein is not rehearsing “until further notice” due to “incident” | Ents & Arts News

Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein is being investigated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) over an unexplained “incident” – and will no longer rehearse until “further notice”.

The Dutch singer missed his place at the show’s penultimate dress rehearsal on Friday in Malmö, Sweden, where he was due to perform fifth ahead of Israel’s Eden Golan.

It is not yet clear whether Joost will appear in Saturday’s grand final.

The EBU said in a statement: “We are currently investigating an incident reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He will not rehearse until further notice.”

“We have no further comment at this time and will update in due course.”

The 26-year-old was at the flag parade at the beginning of the rehearsal and walked across the stage in full costume, but didn’t come on stage for his performance around 30 minutes later.

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