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Eurovision bosses announce 'independent review' after most controversial year ever


The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is set to be reviewed by an "independent expert" following a year mired in controversy, including the disqualification of Netherlands's Joost Klein

The most recent contest was overshadowed by the disqualification of the Dutch act, Joost Klein, following allegations he made verbal threats to a female staff member, alongside the contentious inclusion of Israeli singer Eden Golan amidst escalating tensions in Gaza. Joost Klein, who was disqualified from the competition (Image: PA Media) Read MoreRelated Articles Eurovision legend dead days after telling fans 'all good things come to an end' It added, "To further strengthen the Eurovision Song Contest, we have asked an independent expert to look at ESC 2024 in Malmo to share insights and learnings with the EBU's governing bodies to support the continuous improvement of this global event."

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