Intense criticism of Joost Klein and his behavior in the Netherlands: “It’s not good for Eurovision”
René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen did not have many kind words for Joost Klein, an artist who gained fame due to his eccentric behavior, especially in relation to the Eurovision Song Contest. During the Vandaag Inside show, the two hosts openly expressed their frustration. Van der Gijp commented, “He should be put in an institution. You shouldn’t send him to Eurovision anymore.”
Eccentric performance or annoying behavior?
Joost Klein is known for his striking and often provocative performances. What may seem funny to some fans has started to irritate many others. Johan Derksen, a regular panelist on the show, bluntly called Joost a “nobody”: “What a little idiot that guy is. He thinks he’s funny and interesting, but he’s really a nobody,” said Derksen. Guest Aran Bade agreed, adding, “It started as a joke, but now it’s just annoying. He shows no respect for his audience or the people around him.”
Impossible to have a normal conversation
Aran also described how difficult it is to have a normal conversation with Joost. “When you ask him something serious, you get weird answers. For example, he once said to me: ‘My car is broken, call the roadside assistance (ANWB)’,” Aran joked. He pointed out how Joost’s comments are becoming increasingly nonsensical. Derksen added that he doesn’t understand how people are seriously considering sending Joost back to Eurovision: “It’s just ridiculous.”
Criticism after gala
According to the show’s guests, Joost’s strange behavior is not limited to his statements but extends to his public appearances as well. A recent example was his disrespectful behavior at a gala in honor of André van Duin. Joost reportedly left the room before Van Duin had even finished his speech, something Aran described as “shameful.” The panelists were baffled that AvroTros is considering sending Joost to Eurovision again.
Personal security
René van der Gijp emphasized that Joost’s “act,” his indifferent attitude and behavior, has become really tiresome. He compared it to another artist, Stefano Keizers, who follows a similar approach: “It might be fun the first time, but when someone keeps doing it, it gets old.” Another notable aspect is Joost’s constant personal security detail. During the aforementioned gala, he once again had a bodyguard by his side, something the show’s hosts found puzzling. “Who’s paying for that? He always has someone next to him,” they wondered. Van der Gijp then made a sharp joke: “Is the bodyguard worried something might happen, or that Joost might jump off a balcony?”
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These guys are bums. Just mad that Joost is popular it seems.
I think I agree, one comment they complained about as nonsensical “My car is broken down” was likely him teasing his future new song “Trafik” with Käärijä. They just don’t like what they don’t understand.
Exactly what I was thinking.
If it’s the “intense criticism” that is “not good for Eurovision” maybe it is the critics who need to change their behavior.
Can you please explain how “My car is broken, send roadside assistance” doesn’t make sense? Also, he isn’t a nobody. This can be shown by his presence before eurovision with “Friesenjung” and his presence in Europe. Whereas his concerts are known to be eccentric, they back up how his concerts are run (ie. Gabber). Something else to note is that his song “Europapa” which was presented to eurovision was different from his typical music, and sought to bring Europe together. His performance was unmatched as he acknowledged everybody and brought his own Dutch culture (through gabber and hakken). In conclusion, no he isn’t a nobody, no his presence in eurovision isn’t defamatory, and no he is not nonsensical.
That he walked out during Andre van Duins speech, is very disrespectful.
Even though the revival of the gabber music is nice, I don’t like Joost.
His behavior is a symptom of the problems in Nederland.
Disrespectful, and also agressive behavior, is tolerated. On the streets, during protests,
In public transportation young people harassing and being violent against ov employees,
medical and ambulance personnel threatened by famy gangs..
I think it’s just sad that they’re putting so much hate on him. He already got kicked out of euro vision once. And even then it wasn’t his fault. He wanted to go to Eurovision because of his parents and I think he deserves a second chance.