nuSep 3, 2026, 17:24

Martijn Krabbé feels much more energetic: 'I no longer take certain medications'

Martijn Krabbé reports feeling more energetic after discontinuing medications that affected his appearance, while continuing his television career. The presenter, who was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer in 2025, has received several major industry awards and royal recognition over the past year.

Martijn Krabbé recently shared that he feels significantly more energetic after stopping specific medications that had previously caused physical bloating. The television presenter, who has maintained his professional roles on programs such as Race Across the World and The Voice of Holland, is also set to narrate the upcoming reality series featuring the Froger family. These updates come as Krabbé continues to navigate his health journey since announcing his diagnosis of incurable metastatic lung cancer in early 2025.

Over the past year, Krabbé has received significant recognition for his career achievements. He was honored with the Media Oeuvre Award in June 2025 and won the Televizier-Ring Presentator award in October. Additionally, he was invited to a lunch for distinguished figures hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Paleis Noordeinde. Despite his difficult medical prognosis, Krabbé remains professionally active and has expressed a positive outlook on his current quality of life.

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