Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein's fate in finals unclear after alleged incident at rehearsals

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Just one day before the Grand Final, it is unclear if Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein has taken his final bow on the song competition show.

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The EBU issued a statement half an hour before the second dress rehearsal explaining Klein's absence in the wake of an"ongoing" investigation,"While the investigation continues the EBU has decided that Joost Klein will not perform during Dress Rehearsal 2 of the competition which is voted on by juries in the 37 participating countries," an EBU statement read. "His performance from Semi Final 2 will be used instead.

With or without Klein, the Eurovision Grand Final is set to begin Saturday at 9 p.m. CEST. The finale begins airing at 3 p.m. Eastern in the United States and Canada.

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