Joost Klein from the Netherlands disqualified from Eurovision 2024

The Netherlands' artist Joost Klein, 26, and his song "Europapa" has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has issued a statement:

STATEMENT FROM THE EBU

The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night’s Semi Final. While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.

We would like to make it clear that, contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at our event and are committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for all staff at the Contest. In light of this, Joost Klein’s behaviour towards a team member is deemed in breach of Contest rules.

The Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs.

The disqualification comes after Joost Klein didn't appear at the rehearsals on Friday and the EBU stated that they were investigating an incident involving the Dutch artist.

Updated Running Order

After the disqualification of the Netherland's Joost Klein, the number of competing countries in the Grand Final has now been reduced from 26 to 25.

The Netherlands should have performed as song number five. All countries after number five in the initial running order have been moved one step up in the running order:

Eurovision 2024 Running Order

They have participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 63 times since their debut in 1956, with five victories:

Since 1975, the best result for the Netherlands was in 2019, when Duncan Laurence finished first with the song "Arcade." They have come in last in the contest 5 times: 1958, 1962, 1963, 1968 and 2011. Since the introduction of the Semi-finals in 2004, they have qualified for the Grand Final 9 out of 19 times.