Disqualified Eurovision entrant declines to participate in contest next year

The Netherlands singer was removed from the 2024 contest ahead of the final in Malmo, Sweden
Disqualified Eurovision entrant declines to participate in contest next year

Joost Klein was disqualified from Eurovision earlier this year (Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU)

Disqualified Eurovision Song Contest entrant Joost Klein has declined an offer from the Dutch broadcaster to return to the competition next year.

The Netherlands singer, 26, was removed from the 2024 contest ahead of the final in Malmo, Sweden, following accusations of threatening behaviour towards a female member of the production crew.

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