Statement from dutch broadcaster on the disqualifaction of Joost from Eurovision.

https://www.avrotros.nl/article/nederland-gediskwalificeerd-van-eurovisie-songfestival/

by E_Kristalin

33 comments

  1. Statement in both Dutch and English, this is the English statement:

    We have taken note of the disqualification by the EBU. AVROTROS finds the disqualification disproportionate and is shocked by the decision. We deeply regret this.

    An incident occurred after last Thursday’s performance. Against clearly made agreements, Joost was filmed when he had just gotten off stage and had to rush to the greenroom. At that moment, Joost repeatedly indicated that he did not want to be filmed. This wasn’t respected. This led to a threatening movement from Joost towards the camera. Joost did not touch the camera woman. This incident was reported, followed by an investigation by the EBU and police.

    Yesterday and today we consulted extensively with the EBU and proposed several solutions. Nevertheless, the EBU has still decided to disqualify Joost Klein. AVROTROS finds the penalty very heavy and disproportionate. We stand for good manners -let there be no misunderstanding about that- but in our view, an exclusion order is not proportional to this incident.

    We are very disappointed and upset for the millions of fans who were so excited for tonight. What Joost brought to the Netherlands and Europe shouldn’t have ended this way.

  3. Well in Sweden they don’t do non-verbal communication anymore. Anything short of stoic diplomatic behaviour after the adrenaline rush of performing in front of millions of people is unacceptable. Apparently…

  5. Really? A threatening gesture towards the camera after repeatedly asking not to be filmed? This is a disgrace!

  6. It seems “sponsor” had a talk with EBU after conference “why not?” words and they probably were doing everything to find a way to punish him and it seems they succeed.

  7. how does one even get disqualified for that it does not sound very serious.

  8. The gist of their statement is most likely true, but it’s very possible that they’re strongly minimising it. They invested a lot of time and money in this so they’re obviously unhappy with a disqualification.

  11. That can’t be it, right? Why would anyone get DQ for that??

  12. I mean, this seems excessive. Why not demand an apology? If she doesn’t want to talk to him, well that is her choice. She was in the wrong too.

  14. Sounds minimal. Please release the footage so we know what’s up

  15. “Camera woman” doing nice work on behalf of “you know where”

  21. That seams like a reason to sue the shit out of the EBU and the company that reporter works for. And in my humble opinion, if there was no violence, no direct threat for safety or life on side of the reporter, and a written contract to not film, Joost wins this easily. That sounds like an impressively bad management call by the EBU.

  22. The ESC is a joke and has been for many years. It is not a serious music contest. And by any means we have enough stages for political shenanigans we don’t need the ESC to be another one. Just let it die.

  23. Isn’t it time to put this farcical competition to bed now, it’s moved away from simply a music platform, even though clearly it’s as corrupt as FIFA or the IOC for who wins, it continues. That’s probably why it continues I guess.

  24. Joost asked not to be filmed right after the part where he sings about his dead parents. It’s a heartfelt moment that is very emotional for him. This woman intruded his space at his most vulnerable

  25. Pretty sure they should ban this Isreal girl,

    She’s almost in every add on youtube -_-

  26. We have been robbed of an absolute dead certain victory. We should leave the EBU.

  30. EBU using the very cheap copout of “ongoing investigation” bs.

  31. What happened to respecting the artists? Everybody knew he liked not to be filmed in these situations. How incredibly rude to just say „screw you, I am filming you anyway, let‘s see when he snaps“. And to those saying „oh the police was called“ I say: the police has an obligation to arrive if they are called. The are not the judge, though, they just need to take notes and pass this information on to the prosecutor. This is outrageous

  32. I seriously hope that AVROTROS / Joost sue for damages done by EBU and also the female staff who filmed Joost after being repeated told to stop.

  33. i hope they don’t release the employee name to the public, cause she’ll 100% get death threats or worse.

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