Dutch Broadcaster Pulls Netherlands From Eurovision 2027 Again

WHO:

ABC News Entertainment - The Netherlands is withdrawing from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.

BBC News - A Dutch broadcaster reversed its decision to participate in Eurovision 2027.

WHAT:

IJR - NOS will air the Eurovision contest with Dutch commentary and a preview program.

ABC News Entertainment - The Netherlands reversed a decision to return to the Eurovision Song Contest and withdrew from participating again.

BBC News - The Dutch broadcaster made a “U-turn” on participation in Eurovision 2027.

WHY:

IJR - NPO cited insufficient support among Dutch broadcasters and controversy over the Gaza war.

BBC News - The broadcaster cited “sensitivities” over Israel’s participation.

HOW:

ABC News Entertainment - The withdrawal reversed a decision made in September to return to the contest.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 15:06 UTC)

The Netherlands has reversed its decision to return to the Eurovision Song Contest and will not participate in 2027. Dutch broadcaster NPO cited insufficient support among broadcasters and sensitivities surrounding Israel’s participation amid controversy over the Gaza war. NOS will still air the contest with Dutch commentary and a preview program.

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(UPDATED October 27, 2026 13:27 UTC)

The Netherlands is withdrawing from Eurovision 2027, reversing its decision to return to the contest. The Dutch broadcaster cited sensitivities over Israel’s participation. The move reverses a decision made in September.