Eurovision axes Dutch entry Joost Klein after 'unlawful threats' 

Her demeanor and tone throughout the video are like war crimes have been committed at Eurovision

At the end of his performance, he gives a salute to his father. And because that’s an emotional thing for him, he has requested not to be filmed upon leaving the stage. But after the semi finals performance, a camerawoman was filming him. He requested repeatedly to stop, but she didn’t. He then made a threatening gesture to the camera, bit didn’t touch her. Still, she filed a complaint (guess her ego got in the way). The police investigated the story but closed their investigation. Still, the EBU decided to disqualify. Ik hope the recording comes out, so everyone can see what actually happened. And for an organisation claiming that the rules are so important, they didn’t respect his request for not filming after his performance.

Bloody hell, you'd think he's committed genocide

Obviously this contest is not about music, it's more like politics and public relations. Perhaps it's time they stopped the masquerade.

So guilty until proven innocent as usual then.

i wonder why news outlets dont mention that his dead parents were made fun of by the photographer by calling joost bambi

This is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Its a gut punch to a whole country. Horrible stuff

So they try to wait till the grand finals are over so we can just speculate and be angry with the decision after that because then it wont matter

We dutch should retreat from this dumb contest absolutly a shame

That’s sad because the song was dedicated to his father and mother who sadly passed away ❤😢

We need to know more. Were there witnesses? What was said? Could there have been a misunderstanding due to both parties speaking in a foreign language? This seems an extreme measure for a comment made, it was not a physical altercation. So sorry Joost will not get to perform, as he stood a chance to win.

he was accused...but when did the trial take place? many strange things happen.

I'm wondering whether The Netherlands will ever participate in this show again... I think they should not even broadcast Eurovision on TV today and not vote. All this situation is unacceptable

What the hell is going on with this ridiculous song contest

The Eurodirge Song Contest is well past its "sell by" date.

Our hero Joost!! I hate Eurovision now. I hope we never perform in Eurovision again. Greets from Netherlands

Folks this is breaking news...... let that sink in.

Eurovision is over

after the aCCUSATION of an unlawful threat.

That "contest" has been a joke for decades, why does anyone care baffles me

If they disqualify a contestant they should tell the people what is said and how it's said. My best bet is that some snowflake in production couldn't handle Dutch directness and went crying with her boss. I'm also saying now that he probably did say something that in our language would be harmless. And got translated the wrong way. Swedish authorities will have nothing to prosecute with. And this case will be dropped next week. Probably Wednesday. And the whole of Eurovision got ruined for the Dutch people. Can we then complain to the EBU? Or what? The harm is done. The fun is now gone. All over 1complaint. And I know Swedish law Swedish law. But really? Applying that to other people who have different ways of communicating?

Just in Dutch news: Joost was filmed by a camera woman after he got of stage in the half finals against the rules and his will. He asked her several times to stop filming which she didn't. Joost made a move towards her camera without touching her. Of that incident has been made a complaint which got him disqualifite. :-S

This is outdated as a TV programme full of weirdos with dubious backgrounds.

Let’s find out what really happened before taking sides

Boycot Eurovision.

I’m struggling to give a toss. The way the newsreader delivered the news as if it was of world shattering importance gave me a laugh though😂.

This statement is pure BS!

This is wrong. Absolutely over exaggerated sanction. Joost should sue for defamation. Ebu's decisions have put everyone at harm way: the artist, audience, countries and the hole concept of the festival. Ebu needs to reflect it own actions and a purge needs to be made. And maybe there should be a search for another sponsor for the event, someone that doesn't effect on Ebu's decision making.

Its disproportional at this moment. I hope other wil not sing out of protest

Bruh, the moment they removed Russia from Eurovision, it only revealed that its not about music anymore, its politics masked under entertainment.

I am Dutch. The guy disqualified is a bit quirky but would not hurt a fly. He wrote the only song that is about Europe and crossing boundaries. Which is so said the aim of Eurovision. But they disqualify him for something yet unrevealed to the public. Meantime Israel can participate regardless of their behaviour outside of the contest. I find this so despicable. It is no surprise how screwed this all is, considering Morocan oil, an Israeli company, is the biggest financial sponser of Eurovision.

Perhaps the Netherlands will Nexit the Eurovision Song Contest now?

Same reason they did to Belgium. They support the freedom of choice and life. Im sure they will find something on Ireland too ... ladys and gentelman #nonpoliticaleurovision yea right

What is the crime? Why don't they reveal it? They want to cast a shadow on the artist who dared to go against the obvious?

Boycot this stupid festival!

I suggest we move the contest over to youtube. I think it is time to move it to a platform with future, even independent of what just happened.

Everything is inappropriate now

This years Eurovision is a mess

I wish Eurovision would be banned

It shouldn't stop juries awarding the Netherlands 12 points. It would add a bit of excitement to proceedings!

Just cancel Eurovision, no one will care

The UK should pull ours out,on the grounds he's A disgrace to the country.

I believe there is a rule in justice that says something like the punishment shouldn’t be greater than the crime. It has to be a damn serious offense to disqualify a participant (and the country he represents) considering the damage to his reputation!!!!

do they think we are stupid??? someone spent so long waiting to perform and calls out Isreali contestant and then this happens, yeah OK.

she's got some really serious facial expressions, felt like I was in trouble just watching this 😮

Dutch: "Banned!" Russia: "Banned!" Israel: Killed 40k people "Umm it's ok friend!"

Abolish this eurovision nonsense

Justice for Joost!

and Israel is not banned for committing genocide? wtf?

What did he do???Some of the acts are obscene and there performing

They've released a statement about an hour ago. It was just a paparazzi woman harassing Joost for the 2nd time in 2 weeks in a moment where the Dutch delegation had made clear in advance agreements that he cannot be filmed after the concert and she kept filming him anyway. Joost then made a gesture of putting her phone down without touching her. That was all.

Apparently, anything is unlawful now in Eurovision. I just hope Joost is okay. #JusticeForJoost and #JoostForEurovison2025

Can we withdraw our entry so that the UK doesn't die of cringe?

Who gives a f**k

Exclude the Netherlands and simply let Israel participate. In other words, genocide is not a problem, but making a comment against a production employee is a crime. What a crazy organization the EBU is.

JUSTICE FOR JOOST!!!! #JUSTICE #JUSTICEFORJOOST #JOOSTICE #EUROPAPA #EUROVISION

JUSTICE FOR JOOST KLEIN

"zero tolerance for violence". Interesting choice of words.

These comments are truly hysterical and the reason ESC is toxic.

They've done him a favour its crap total.

Boycott the contest - Do not watch.

let the public sing his song between all acts

He wanted to 'Go Dutch' & she didn't 😅

This is so unfair. By now we know what happened and a disqualification is incredibly disproportional. He shouldn't even get sanctioned at all. This has the ESC agenda written all over it. There was an agreement that no pictures of him would be taken by ESC. An employee did it nonetheless, Joost made a gesture that he didn't like this, this was not agreed. He didn't even touch her. This is so unfair. I hope the fans will turn the show into a fiasco by constantly shouting the chorus and shouting Europapa. Booing, whistling for 4 hours. What a disgrace. What a mean, vile action by the ESC.

Its a freak show

Freak show is what it should be renamed

The whole contest is Toxic

"...while the legal process takes it course???" What every happened to innocent until fully investigated and then found guilty by a jury of your peers??? JUST SAYING...

I'm Dutch and am saddened by the news. Joost created a lot of joy with his performance, but most of al It's what this decision stands for that is horrible. During the second semi final press conference, Joost has expressed criticism of the EBU and Israel's participation. Now they disqualify him on the basis of vague accusations. They cannot stand his critical attitude and fear him doing something in the live show that supports Palestine. I hope someone else will speak up and show support ❤🍉

Why EBU is lying

Pretty easy these days to ruin a blokes life isn't it, no evidence required anymore or even an arrest

Halt or cancel the whole event period

Big mistake basing his look on JIMMY SAVILLE

Absolutely outrageous situation

Can the media please start specifying the alleged threats? We wanna hear what is deemed “unlawful threats”.

The decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to withhold footage of Joost's alleged "threatening movement" has only fueled further speculation and confusion. Releasing this footage could have clarified the situation, potentially exonerating the artist and demonstrating that the decision to disqualify him was unrelated to this incident. Instead, it appears the disqualification may be tied more closely to Joost's controversial remark about Israels participation in the song contest. During a press conference, a Polish journalist asked the Israeli contestant, Golan, whether she thought her participation might pose a security risk to others, given Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza, referencing the pro-Palestinian rallies in Malmo during the Eurovision Song Contest. Swedish presenter Jovan Radomir quickly intervened, informing Golan that she doesn't have to answer this question. It was at this moment that Joost Klein, interjected with a simple "Why not?", that challenged the avoidance of this delicate subject. This indicated his support for transparency and dialogue on difficult topics. His disqualification followed shortly after this interaction, not immediately after the alleged threatening gesture made days earlier toward a crew member. Additionally, if a formal complaint has been filed with Swedish police, the EBU should have allowed the legal process to conclude before taking action. Presuming innocence until proven guilty is a fundamental principle that should have guided their actions.

RTVE has complained of inappropriate behaviour let's see what happens

Disrespecting is not a good thing.

This is a disgrace and is sure only to raise tensions... I feel bad for the Dutch viewers and fans.

So what was inappropriate exactly? The public wants to know!

Zero Tolerance policy is just that...be on your best behavior

Was soll das, dass wir die Auswirkungen spüren dürfen ( der niederländische Beitrag wird nicht teilnehmen) aber die Gründe dafür bleiben künstlich geheim?

He has been nobbled. He was one of the favourites.

What a world we live in where the police are called because someone said some words that someone else didn't like. Just tell him to piss off, and move on. Police 🙄 good grief.

How much does the Israeli main sponsor Morocconoil have to say in this disqualifying of the Netherlands?

Can't they axe the whole show? Sick of hearing about the gayfest.

It should be called the Eurovision Pong contest!🤮🤮🤮

As a Dutch person this breaks my heart. This song was made in honour of his dead parents

Het is een klein incident.

What's the point of having semi finals then

I hate that we live in a world where everyone is now guilty until proven innocent

keeping the british bad teeth meme alive .....

Here’s hoping the whole euro trash was going to be cancelled.

Obviously that means that the Dutch vote will also be cancelled

Completely overreaction by EBU police said nothing illegal, heavy handed EBU have ruined a front runner chances, if assurances are not received every country should withdraw next year or they could do it to anyone.

Thanks for the level headed reporting what is happening and what is known without dwelling into speculation.

The world is on fire, every flower too, where have purple ramondas dissapeared?

And now some people finally realise that Euro-woke-vision is everything about politics. Better late than never.

This will shake the foundations of every windmill in Holland 😉

I hope the Netherlands will not give points to night. What will happen if later it turns out he is innocent?