Post by tangent on May 11, 2024 11:12:54 GMT
Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest after a 'backstage incident'. The performer has been sent home after an allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a female member of the production crew. Swedish police say that a man had been reported for making "unlawful threats" at Malmö Arena, after Thursday's semi-final. Early reports suggested there had been antagonism between Klein and Israel's contestant, as feelings run high over the Israel-Gaza war but we do not know the motive at this stage.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68993726
ETA: Organisers stressed that "contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68993726
ETA: Organisers stressed that "contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member".
