Joost Klein is not allowed to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. After almost a day full of speculation and rumors, the organization of the event has decided today.
Broadcaster AVROTROS has stated that it completely disagrees with the measure. They call disqualification ‘disproportionate’. Klein is said to have made a threatening gesture towards a camerawoman after she failed to keep appointments. However, the Frisian singer would not have touched her.
There are also many disappointed reactions in Fryslân. One of the biggest Joost Klein fans, Jesse van Wieren, is disappointed.
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