No amends for Joost Klein: Dutch go back to Eurovision Song Contest but singer declines to rejoin
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands will join the next Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland but the flamboyant singer and rapper Joost Klein, booted from this year's competition after a backstage altercation, has declined to represent the Dutch. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced on Wednesday it was satisfied with new rules agreed to by event organizer the European Broadcasting Union that were demanded after this year’s edition in Sweden was marred by the dramatic expulsion of Klein. A female member of the production crew accused Klein of making threats during the semi-finale in Malmo. The matter was turned over to Swedish authorities, who ultimately declined to prosecute. Klein, a favorite to win, was banned from rehearsal and did not participate in the final competition. Klein long pondered whether to step up to the challenge again. “My team and I had everything ready, but it just doesn't feel good,” he said in a statement. “I need to give myself more time to heal.” But for Dutch Eurovision fans…
23 Oct 19:34 · iNFOnews.ca