Eurovision Song Contest: Dutch contestant Joost Klein disqualified
The Dutch artist 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.
In a statement, the contest organisers said "it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the contest" while the legal process takes place.
Klein had been among the favourites to win with his song, Europapa.
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