Following their absence from the first dress rehearsal at Eurovision 2024, the Dutch broadcaster have released a short statement regarding the presumed investigation by the EBU. Social media is gripped by the absence of Joost Klein in Malmö today. What is happening, the fandom asks?
An incident in Malmö
We currently know nothing officially about the incident. There is plenty of speculation on social media regarding the Netherlands at this point, but nothing has been confirmed or denied as this article is written (16:30 CET, Friday 10th May).
Earlier this afternoon, the EBU released the following message to members of the press: “We are currently investigating an incident that was 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.”
Just after 16:00 CET, Dutch journalist Aran Bade confirmed on X that Avrotros had commented on the matter. The Dutch broadcaster states: “It is true that an investigation is taking place regarding an incident. We await the outcome of this investigation and will not comment on the matter any further until then.”
ESCXTRA.com will update you once an official outcome is revealed by the parties involved.
