Dutch country duo The Common Linnets may have had Eurovision success  but one half of the team, Waylon, has since disappeared from the limelight, according to Dutch entertainment media.

Ilse DeLange has performed with another singer at promotional events in Belgium and Vienna over the past week, and on Tuesday Waylon was not there to meet fans in Berlin either, the Telegraaf reports.

His management says Waylon ‘does not wish to comment on all that is happening now’, the paper says.

History

The Telegraaf points out that the singer has a history of drink and drugs abuse which have put him out of action in the past for several days at a time. Nor has Waylon been active on Twitter for the past week.

However, his management have dismissed drug or drink allegations, saying ‘that is from five years ago’, Nos television says.

Co-writer

DeLange is now touring Europe promoting The Common Linnets album with American musician Jake Etheridge. Etheridge co-wrote the Eurovision hit Calm after the Storm, Nos television says.

Calm after the Storm came second in the song contest and is now a hit in 20 countries, making it the most successful Dutch Eurovision entry ever.

According to Nos television, DeLange says The Common Linnets is not a duo but a platform for her to express herself.

Meanwhile, a hunt for Waylon has been launched on Twitter using the hashtag #waariswaylon.