Dutch Contestant Joost Klein Disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest: First Time in History

Malmo, Sweden Sweden
Dutch contestant Joost Klein was disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in its 68-year history.
Israeli singer Eden Golan faced boos during her performance but made it into the final after changing the title of her song. Swiss singer Nemo is also a favorite with his operatic song The Code.
Joost Klein was a favorite to win with his upbeat Euro-techno song Europapa, which is a tribute to his parents who died when he was a child.
Swedish police are investigating an incident involving Joost Klein and a female production crew member that led to his disqualification.
The Eurovision Song Contest, which pits nations against one another for pop music glory, has always been marked by division and controversy.
Dutch Contestant Joost Klein Disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest: First Time in History

In a shocking turn of events at the Eurovision Song Contest, Dutch contestant Joost Klein was disqualified just hours before the final due to an incident involving a female member of the production crew. This is the first time in Eurovision's 68-year history that a contestant has been expelled after the competition had already begun. Swedish police are currently investigating the complaint made by the production crew member.

AVROTOS, the Dutch broadcaster responsible for funding and broadcasting Eurovision, expressed their disappointment and shock over the decision. The broadcaster stated that they find the disqualification disproportionate and will come back to this matter later.

The incident comes amidst a tense atmosphere at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden. Israel has been at the center of political storms due to its inclusion in the competition, with large protests from Palestinians and their supporters who demand that Israel be excluded because of its conduct during the war against Hamas.

Joost Klein was a favorite to win this year's contest with his upbeat Euro-techno ode to the continent, Europapa. The song is also a tribute to his parents who died when he was a child. However, he failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday and organizers were investigating an incident.

Israeli singer Eden Golan faced boos during her performance but managed to make it into the final after changing the title of her song from October Rain to Hurricane. Swiss singer Nemo is also a favorite with his operatic song The Code, while Croatia's Baby Lasagna is popular with his rollicking rock number Rim Tim Tagi Dim.

The Eurovision Song Contest, which pits nations against one another for pop music glory, has always been marked by division and controversy. This year's event has proven to be no exception.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if the investigation by Swedish police will lead to any charges against Joost Klein.
  • The article does not specify what exactly happened between Joost Klein and the female production crew member.

Sources

96%

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Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest Saturday, 11 May 2024 10:17
  • Unique Points
    • Dutch artist Joost Klein will not participate in the Grand Final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest due to a breach of Contest rules.
    • Swedish police investigated a complaint made by a female production crew member after an incident involving Joost Klein following his Semi Final performance.
  • Accuracy
    • Joost Klein was expelled from the competition due to a backstage incident under investigation by Swedish police.
    • AVROTOS finds the disqualification disproportionate.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

The Associated Press News Saturday, 11 May 2024 11:45
  • Unique Points
    • The Netherlands' contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest, Joost Klein, was expelled from the competition due to a backstage incident under investigation by Swedish police.
    • Dutch broadcaster AVROTOS finds the disqualification disproportionate and is shocked by the decision.
  • Accuracy
    • Swedish police are investigating a complaint made by a female member of the production crew about Joost Klein.
    • Joost Klein failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday and organizers were investigating an incident.
    • The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided that Klein will not receive any points from national juries or Eurovision viewers, and the Netherlands will not appear on the contest scoreboard.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (95%)
    The article reports on the Dutch broadcaster's anger and shock over the disqualification of their contestant Joost Klein from Eurovision. The author does not provide any information about the nature of the incident that led to his disqualification, but implies that it is unjust and disproportionate. The article also mentions rumors connecting the incident to Israel's delegation, but the author clarifies that this is not confirmed by organizers. The Dutch broadcaster's statement expressing regret and shock over the decision further emphasizes their bias towards Klein and implies that his disqualification was unwarranted.
    • Dutch broadcaster AVROTOS finds the disqualification disproportionate and is shocked by the decision.
      • The 26-year-old Dutch singer and rapper had been a bookies' favorite, as well as a fan favorite,
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      95%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Netherlands’ Eurovision entry disqualified from song contest

      theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Philip Oltermann Saturday, 11 May 2024 11:54
      • Unique Points
        • The Netherlands' entry, Joost Klein, has been disqualified from the Eurovision song contest grand final due to an incident involving a female member of the production crew.
        • This is the first time in Eurovision's 68-year history that a contestant has been disqualified after the start of the five-day event.
        • Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following Klein’s performance in Thursday night’s semi-final.
      • Accuracy
        • Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following Klein's performance in Thursday night's semi-final.
        • The organisers maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at the event and are committed to providing a safe and secure environment.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the situation by framing it as a choice between supporting Eurovision's 'zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour' or siding with the disqualified contestant.
        • . . .it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the contest. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at our event and are committed to providing a safe and secure environment.
        • Friction between Klein and Israel's delegation at a press conference on Thursday night had fuelled speculation that the incident that led to his absence was of a political nature.
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      98%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Dutch contestant kicked out of Eurovision hours before tension-plagued song contest final

      The Boston Globe Saturday, 11 May 2024 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • Dutch contestant was kicked out of Eurovision hours before the final without involvement of any other performer or delegation member
        • AVROTOS finds disqualification disproportionate and is shocked by the decision
        • Israeli singer Eden Golan faced booing but was voted into the final after changing title of song from 'October Rain' to 'Hurricane'
        • Swiss singer Nemo is a favorite to win with operatic song 'The Code'
        • Croatia’s Baby Lasagna is also a favorite with rollicking rock number 'Rim Tim Tagi Dim'
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (90%)
        The article contains several informal fallacies and a dichotomous depiction. The author states that 'Thousands of people are expected to march for the second time this week through Sweden’s third-largest city, which has a large Muslim population, to demand a boycott of Israel and a cease-fire in the seven-month war.' This is an example of an appeal to fear and dichotomous depiction as it presents the situation as if there are only two options: either support the protesters' demands or support Israel. Additionally, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used by protesters such as 'Israel should not be allowed to take part amid a war that has killed almost 35,000 Palestinians.' and 'I don’t think they should be a part of it at all because they are committing crimes against humanity.' These statements are emotionally charged and do not contribute to a logical or objective analysis of the situation.
        • ]Thousands of people are expected to march for the second time this week through Sweden’s third-largest city, which has a large Muslim population, to demand a boycott of Israel and a cease-fire in the seven-month war.[
        • I don’t think they should be a part of it at all because they are committing crimes against humanity.
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication