The Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest after a backstage incident.

An allegation of intimidation was made to Swedish police by a female member of the production crew.

The Netherlands Songfestival said Klein had "repeatedly indicated" he did not want to be filmed and that he "did not touch the camera woman".

Meanwhile, Ireland's entrant Bambie Thug missed their dress rehearsal, but hoped to be on stage for the show.

On their Instagram story, Bambie Thug explained that there had been a "situation" prior to the flag parade rehearsal "which I felt needed urgent attention" from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Bambie Thug made no reference to Klein's exclusion and there is no suggestion the two incidents are related.

Separately, Norwegian media is reporting that their jury spokesman Allesandra Mele has pulled out, citing the "inflamed situation" in Malmo. She came fourth representing Norway last year with the song Queen of Kings.

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros called Klein's disqualification "disproportionate".

In a statement on social media, the company said it was "shocked by the decision" and would "come back to this later".

The contest organisers said "it would not be appropriate" for Klein to participate "while the legal process takes place".

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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros, which sends acts to Eurovision, said: "Against clearly made agreements, Joost was filmed when he had just gotten off stage and had to rush to the greenroom. At that moment, Joost repeatedly indicated that he did not want to be filmed. This wasn't respected.

"This led to a threatening movement from Joost towards the camera. Joost did not touch the camerawoman."

The statement said the body had "consulted extensively" with the EBU and "proposed several solutions" but the decision was still taken to disqualify Klein.