The Netherlands' entry, Joost Klein, was a hot favourite in the international song contest but was disqualified just hours before the final as police investigate an alleged threat against a Swedish officer.
The Netherlands' entry in Eurovision was disqualified just hours before the grand final, as police investigate a threat allegedly made in a backstage incident.
Swedish police confirmed a man had been reported for making "unlawful threats" at Malmö Arena, after Thursday's semi-final. Dutch broadcaster AVROTOS, one of dozens of public broadcasters that collectively fund and broadcast the contest, was left furious by the decision. Saturday night's final will now go ahead with just 25 entrants - narrowed from 37 entries over two semi-final earlier this week - in front of a live audience of thousands and an estimated 180 million viewers around the world.The competition was created following WWII to bring Europe together through song and this year takes place against the backdrop of two wars across the continent.
Angelina Mango of Italy sings the song Imagine from John Lennon in the media center after the dress rehearsal for the final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Friday, May 10, 2024. , in Thursday's semi-final. Golan faced some booing at dress rehearsals but was voted into the final by viewers around the world.
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