THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands will join the next Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland but the flamboyant singer and rapper Joost Klein, booted from this year's competition after a backstage altercation, has declined to represent the Dutch.

The singer, who was one of the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, was booted out in Malmö following accusations of misconduct. The case was dropped due to lack of evidence, but despite rumours suggesting he would return,

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

The Netherlands will take part in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland but Joost Klein will not be the Dutch entry, broadcaster AvroTros has confirmed. Earlier this week Dutch media reported that Klein,

The Netherlands will send an entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland next year, Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS confirmed earlier reports on Wednesday evening. Joost Klein was offered the chance to participate again after his disqualification earlier this year,

The Netherlands will join next year's Eurovision despite the disqualification of this year's Dutch candidate and fan-favourite Joost Klein, who has declined an offer to take part in 2025, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS said late on Wednesday.

The Netherlands will again participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next year, despite a scandal involving its candidate Joost Klein at this year's contest in Malmö in Sweden, Dutch public broadcaster AVROTOS announced on Wednesday.

The Netherlands will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel next year and Joost Klein, who was disqualified this year, seems to be the favorite for a second chance, Parool reported. According to the newspaper’s sources,