Dutch artist Joost Klein disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest following allegation of intimidation

Klein was not allowed to participate in either of Friday's two rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest following an alleged incident.

The Netherlands' Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest after an alleged backstage incident.

Klein was not allowed to participate in either of Friday's two rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest following an alleged incident, according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

The EBU said in a statement that it had received a complaint about Klein's behavior and that it had decided to disqualify him from the competition.

Klein has denied the allegations and said that he is "very disappointed" to have been disqualified.

The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition that is held between countries in Europe. The contest is one of the most popular television shows in the world, with over 200 million viewers tuning in each year.

The Netherlands has won the Eurovision Song Contest five times, most recently in 2019.

Klein was one of the favorites to win this year's contest, and his disqualification is a major blow to the Netherlands' chances of victory.