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Dutch Eurovision Song Contest has been banned from rehearsals by organizers due to an “incident”.

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Netherlands’ Eurovision Song Contest performer Joost Klein has been stopped from rehearsals by organizers due to an unexplained “incident”.

With the funny song “Europapa”, a tribute to his late parents, the 26-year-old Dutch rapper and singer qualified for the grand final on Thursday evening at the Malmö Arena in Sweden.

He was briefly seen rehearsing during the flag parade on Friday before missing the performance of his track.

A statement from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to the PA news agency 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.”

During a press conference on Thursday, Klein told Israeli actor Eden Golan to answer a question about whether her participation was endangering the safety of other participants in the Eurovision Song Contest.

A journalist had asked Golan: “Have you ever thought that by staying here you are posing risks and dangers to other participants and the public?”

When Golan was told by the moderator that she didn’t have to answer the question, Klein intervened and said, “Why not?”

Golan said: “I think we are all here for one reason and one reason only and the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) is taking all the safety precautions to make this a safe and united place for everyone and that is why I think “That it’s safe for everyone and we wouldn’t be here (if not).”

When Klein was previously asked if his song could unite people through music, he replied: “I think that’s a good question for the EBU.”

Local media reported that he faced censure after another incident on Thursday.

During Thursday’s semifinal, Golan was applauded and cheered by the audience as he sang “Hurricane,” a rewrite of an early song, “October Rain,” which was believed to be a reference to Hamas’ attacks on Israel in October.

Israel has faced calls to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest after launching its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros and Swedish broadcaster SVT, which organize the competition, have been contacted for comment.

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