ESC United - Rehearsal and Live Show discussion megathread

[Sean]

It's time for the rehearsals to finally get underway for Eurovision 2024 at Malmö Arena! 37 countries will begin their preparations for this year's contest today, with over two weeks of coverage to come from the ESC United team on the ground!

The schedule for rehearsals is below (thank you Eurovisionworld! All times in CEST);

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You can check out Matt's pre-rehearsal live stream below in case you missed it;

DAY ONE

Eurovision 2024 Rehearsals - Day 1 Round-Up Live Stream

Join Matt and his team as they discuss the rehearsals of the day and answer your questions. The first dress rehearsal is closed to the press so we'll be here...

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Please also use this thread for any rehearsal coverage and discussion, including for jury shows, dress rehearsals and the live shows!​

 

[Andrin]

As expected, vague statement.

No description of what happened AT ALL.

Hidden behind words like incident or inappropriate behavior.

 

[Gwendal]

Just minutes after the Dutch flag has been brought back. What a mess.

"
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.
"

 

[Alcatraz]

Finally, that soap opera is over! Can we finally concentrate on the final?

 

[Journalist]

Terrible decision...

 

[lolito]

Hopefully, after the disqualification of the Netherlands, other countries would follow thro and leave the competition, the EBU needs replacing entirely, they haven't got a clue what they're doing this year.

 

[Realest]

Have a Feeling Eurotwitter will blame for that.

 

[Andrin]

I am very sorry for all those who were supporting Joost and Europapa.

Please know that this entry was amazing this year.

 

[0scar]

fuck this

 

[Gwendal]

Finally, that soap opera is over! Can we finally concentrate on the final?

That's maybe for the best for Croatian televote score. If Baby gets lots of tens and (maybe ?) Eden lots of twelves, the final outcome won't be THAT obvious.

 

[slatka]

Where was the disqualification confirmed?

 

[MopManMoss]

Terrible decision...

We don't know know what happened we can't say if it is a good or bad decision, given your name is journalist you of all people really should wait for the facts

 

[Wynnter]

Where was the disqualification confirmed?

https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/statement-dutch-participation-eurovision-song-contest

 

[Teaisloveable]

Where was the disqualification confirmed?

Press statement from the EBU

 

[Leydan]

People can speculate, Twitter antisemites can continue to blame Israel for it but if the EBU are disqualify him at this late stage and the police are still investigating then it has to be something serious. That said, minor or massive violence is never the answer to tolerate. I feel sorry for the rest of the delegation being put through this, I hold much less sympathy for him

 

[slatka]

Gurrrrl tonight is going to be pure CHAOS...

 

[Rocket man]

And to think I liked Joost at one point. Ugh. Seeing a specific group of people on social media that raved about his semi-final performance definitely opened my eyes before he got himself disqualified.

 

[AliceEsc]

Interesting to see what EBU can tolerate and what not.
We'll see, if we ever find out what happened.

 

[SilentDawn]

avrotros is shocked about it all and calls it disproportional, will come back to it later

 

[EscGeek]

The thing that i didn't want to happened has happened... but if he really was violent, then i agree with the disqualification.

My signature has been changed. is my new winner.

 

[0scar]

Well, I hope withdraws from the 2025 contest.
Dutch media involved in Eurovision and the AVROTROS find this decision disproportionate and they are in shock. I don't believe they would say that if the incident was that serious.

Fuck this man gosh I'm honestly heartbroken.