'Real reason' Eurovision's Dutch act was banned as tension mounts backstage

The Netherlands' Eurovision act Joost Klein was pulled from the contest after there was a physical confrontation between him and a photographer, it has been claimed.

Today, the EBU confirmed that Klein would not be rehearsing as planned in Malmo, Sweden while they were conducting an investigation. They said: "We are currently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He will not be rehearsing until further notice. We have no further comment at this time and will update in due course."

READ MORE: Eurovision final running order, timings, list of finalists featuring must-see Ireland's Bambie Thug A journalist from Polish radio outlet Newsletter asked Golan: “Have you ever thought that by being here you bring risk and danger for other participants and public?” When Golan was told by the moderator, Swedish presenter Jovan Radomir, that she did not have to answer the question, Klein chimed in, saying: “Why not?”

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