Dutch Musician Joost Disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest

Breaking News: Backstage Incident Leads to Disqualification

Joost Klein, representing the Netherlands, has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following an allegation of intimidation.

The Dutch artist, known mononymously as Joost, was set to perform his entry "Europapa" in the second semi-final on Thursday, May 9th. However, an incident backstage has led to his disqualification.

According to a statement from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the incident occurred during a rehearsal on May 8th. The EBU has not released specific details about the allegation, but it is believed to involve an altercation with another participant.

The EBU has stressed that it takes allegations of misconduct very seriously and will not tolerate any behavior that compromises the integrity of the competition. The organization is currently investigating the incident and will provide further updates as they become available.