He was despatched off to Malmö after allegations of misconduct
Klein, who was one of many favorites to win this yr's Eurovision Tune Contest, was kicked out in Malmö after allegations of misconduct.
The case was dropped as a consequence of an absence of proof, however regardless of rumors that he would return, Klein refused to participate within the 2025 Dutch entry.
The Netherlands will participate within the subsequent Eurovision Tune Contest in Basel, Switzerland, however singer and 2024 favourite Joost Klein, who was kicked out of this yr's contest after a row backstage, has refused to symbolize his nation.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS introduced it was glad with the brand new guidelines agreed by the organizing physique, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which had been required after Klein's expulsion – which AVROTROS described as “too heavy and disproportionate” – from this yr's occasion in Sweden.
“After months of discussions and consultations, the broadcaster has acquired adequate ensures from the EBU that structural modifications can be applied on the music competition,” AVROTROS stated in a press release, in line with Euronews.
What occurred in Malmö
The 2025 version in Basel can have “considerably decreased” behind-the-scenes filming, a safety officer and a secure house for performers.
This yr, a feminine member of the manufacturing crew accused Klein of constructing threats through the semi-final in Malmö. The matter was handed over to the Swedish public prosecutor's workplace, which finally declined to prosecute.
After information that the investigation had been dropped as a consequence of lack of proof, Klein posted on Instagram that “there is no such thing as a case in opposition to me as a result of there by no means was a case.”
He doesn't need Klein concerned
He continued: “Kline has nothing to do with the case: 'We must always all look out for one another, we should always all assist one another, and we should always ALL come collectively. The businesses simply wish to defend their cash and tried to make use of me as a defend. A village in opposition to town…Guess what? LOVE ALWAYS WINS. TRUST THE PROCESS!!!!! EVEN IF I LOST ALL HOPE.”
He completed with: “WE BACK NOW BABY!!! ALBUM MODE!!!!!!!”
He additionally added the phrase “Eurovision 2025” to his social media channels, resulting in hypothesis that he may try to participate in subsequent yr's 69th version.
This not appears to be the case.
“My workforce and I had all the things prepared, however I simply don't really feel proper,” he stated in a press release. “I would like to offer myself extra time to get well.”
AVROTROS are actually searching for a brand new Dutch consultant and artists have till November twenty second to use.
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