nuSep 7, 2026, 10:04

Claudia de Breij, Caro and Rob Kamphues in new season of De slimste mens

The 28th season of the Dutch quiz show De slimste mens will premiere on September 21, hosted by Herman van der Zandt with Paulien Cornelisse as the new jury member. The upcoming series features a variety of contestants including Claudia de Breij, Rob Kamphues, and several other notable Dutch public figures.

The 28th season of the popular Dutch knowledge quiz De slimste mens is set to premiere on September 21. Hosted by Herman van der Zandt, the show features a new jury member, Paulien Cornelisse, who succeeds the longtime duo of Philip Freriks and Maarten van Rossem. The upcoming episodes will showcase a diverse lineup of participants from the entertainment and literary worlds. Among the confirmed contestants are Claudia de Breij, Caro, Rob Kamphues, and musician Casper Starreveld. They will be joined by personalities including Nienke van Dijk, Kefah Allush, Wina Ricardo, Tobi Lakmaker, Fimme Bakker, Nathalie Baartman, and David van Rosmalen. Produced by KRO-NCRV, the program will air on NPO 1 at 21:30. Fans of the long-running competition can look forward to this fresh set of contestants testing their general knowledge in the new series.

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