Watch Dutch TV show’s cutting parody song of Joost Klein’s Eurovision disqualification
nme.comdisqualified from the contest in Malmö, Sweden after being accused of making verbal threats towards a female member of production crew, police said.The artist was placed under investigation by organisers Friday (May 10) due to an “incident” and was not allowed to perform at the final dress rehearsal.The EBU, which organises the contest, said in a statement: “While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.”The Dutch satirical game show Even tot hier have since recreated their own version of Klein’s song, wearing the same blue suit and singing new lyrics to the same thumping electronic beat.Their song instead begins with the (translated) lyrics: “We are out of Europe / EBU screwed the Joost there / Fuck off, bye bye.”The parody song also mentions the blue bird that appeared on stage for Joost’s set, along with an “investigation” that left Joost “screwed“.You can watch both versions below.Dutch satirical show #EvenTotHier created a parody of Europapa commenting on Joost Klein's disqualification and it's amazing. (with English subs) #JoostKlein #Eurovision #Europapa pic.twitter.com/OV9aW9qd8y— am.
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