The North German Radio (NDR) has withdrawn Xavier Naidoo’s nomination for the Euro Vision Song Contest (ESC) -. Now should quickly a new candidate can be found. “We will respond as soon as possible to decide how the German contribution for the ESC in Stockholm is found”
, told ARD entertainment coordinator Thomas Schreiber. The procedure for this so remained only times open. ARD program director Volker Herres told the “Welt am Sonntag”: “. The nomination decision rests with the NDR, which the ESC alone is responsible and brings to the ARD Community program”
Naidoo speaking to Reich citizens
The NDR had informed on Thursday that Xavier Naidoo to sing in the coming year for Germany, without having to pass through in a preliminary round against other candidates. In social networks is rapidly stimulated fierce criticism. On Saturday, the station moved the nomination back eventually. “It was clear that he polarized, but the brunt of the reactions surprised us,” said Schreiber. “We have misjudged.”
Naidoo had in recent years repeatedly discussions triggered – for example, when he against right-wing populist “Reich citizens” said the Day of German Unity 2014 do not recognize Germany as a sovereign state , 2012 called the lyrics of the song “Where are they now” by Naidoo and Kool Savas anger out – he has been criticized as homophobic
Politicians welcome withdrawal of nomination
“Whether him as. gifted artist, he is undoubtedly also be disqualified to participate in the ESC, is a question that can be discussed and controversial “has, said program director Herre via Naidoo. “I would have welcomed it if these discussions would ARD internally can be done before proceeding with the nomination facts were created,” Herre criticized in the “Welt am Sonntag”.
Support got the 44-year-old Naidoo – Mannheim with Indian and African roots – from a few fellow artists. “Xavier Naidoo is a sensationally good musician and friend. He is one of the best singers and songwriters to there in Germany – a great artist “, posted Pur singer Hartmut Engler on Facebook. It is shocking, how will one of the largest German singer, “who is also a human one of the dearest, funniest and most good-natured man in show business”, handled, actor Til Schweiger wrote on Facebook. Several politicians welcomed the withdrawal of the nomination, however.
Naidoo has sold his albums million times in Germany. With “This way,” he delivered the 2006 hit for football Sommermärchen. He was awarded the Echo six times, most recently this year. The next ESC-final will take place in May 2016 Stockholm instead of
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