A “thriller” is currently developing behind the scenes Eurovision as – a few hours before tomorrow’s grand final – the EBU excluded the Dutchman from the rehearsals “until further notice” Joost Klein with his favorite song “Europapa”.

In fact, it is possible that he will be excluded from the final as it seems that he disturbed the organizers with his attitude towards the Israeli singer last night, at the press conference of the entries that qualified for the final.

Joost covered his head with a red flag because he did not want to be photographed with the Israeli delegation – as a sign of protest against the war in Gaza.

Then, when Eden Golan refused to answer a reporter’s question about whether her presence in the competition jeopardized the security of her missions, she pointedly said “why not?”.

The EBU said in a statement: “We are currently investigating an incident reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He will not rehearse until further notice. We have no further comment at this time and will update in due course.”

He did not participate in the rehearsal today

Today at noon it took place in Malmö Arena the dress rehearsal of Grand Finale, which will will take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 11.

All 26 countries of the final normally appear in the rehearsal. However, Joost Klein did not appear after Luxembourg, according to how the order of appearance has been formed.

Without further explanation Eurovision production continued as normal moving forward with the next country, Israel.

X applauds Joost

“Joost won’t win Eurovision and may become the first ever disqualified Eurovision artist, but I’m very proud of him,” wrote one user.

“Joost is already a winner”, “all missions to stop rehearsals in support” and “if Joost is disqualified, he will make his parents proud” are some of the thousands of messages in favor of the Dutch artist.

Shortly after the rehearsals were announced, Joost deleted all the photos and videos he had posted on Instagram from the competition.