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Dutch performer Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest, organizers of the show announced on Saturday, just hours before the grand final.
Klein was under investigation for an incident that took place off stage, Swedish police said on Saturday, following earlier comments to that effect from the EBU competition organizers.
"Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night's Semi Final," the European Broadcasting Union said in a statement.
"While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest," it said.
Rumors ever since Friday's no-show
Klein was not able to perform in Friday evening's jury final while the investigation was ongoing. A video of his performance from Thursday evening's semi-final was used instead.
He was considered among the favorites.
More to come…
rm/msh (AFP, dpa, Reuters)
