The green room is a lounge space where artists and other delegations can relax when not performing on stage.
This led to a threatening movement from Joost towards the camera.
Joost did not touch the camera woman.
This incident was reported, followed by an investigation by the EBU and police.
What Joost brought to the Netherlands and Europe shouldnt have ended this way.
Additionally, helicopters, armored cars, police boats, and bomb-sniffing dogs were deployed.
Snipers were stationed on rooftops, and strict border controls were enforced between Sweden and Denmark.
This occurred amid petitions to the Icelandic broadcaster from its citizens urging withdrawal if Israel remained in the contest.
They [the contestants] apply with the goal of contributing to Icelands representation in Eurovision.
They share concerns about the situation, just like us.
The EBU werent really paying attention because it kept happening, the whistleblower claimed.
The non-binary advocate accused the song contest organizers of not supporting them over a row with Israel.
KAN, the broadcaster, incited violence against me twice, three times, Bambie said after the final.
They further exclaimed: We brought it up to the EBU, they said theyd follow up.
They waited until the last minute, we still havent got a statement back.
The anonymous staffer also cited problems with the Belgian broadcasters, with Israelis secretly filming journalists from their delegations.
Belgiums VRT television interrupted the Eurovision contest to protest Israels attacks on Gaza,Anadolu Agencyreported.
We condemn human rights violations, it stated on X (formerly known as Twitter).
VRT television also reportedly interrupted the second semifinal of Eurovision to protest Israels attacks in Gaza.
Joost,who covered himself with a blanket, was consequently heard shouting: Why not?
It was more just that they were behaving so unprofessional[ly] and provoking other teams.
I think she overreacted, but I think [.
the EBU overreacted more, the insider said.
People involved in Eurovision were shocked by the situation, with some artists considering last-minute withdrawals.
However, contractual obligations prevented them from doing so.
Chaos continued to unveil backstage before the final.
Every artist here want[s] to sing about love and sing about peace.
We need to be united by music, yes, but with love for peace.
United by music, yes, but with love for peace, he repeated.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, Europe.
There are queers everywhere wether you like it or not.
Everyone was sick of them, they added.
To say that people are happy that Switzerland won is an understatement.
Israel gives nepo baby vibes, a person commented on social media
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