nuSep 21, 2026, 20:19

Paulien Cornelisse opens up about her illness on De slimste mens: 'I don't want a wig'

Paulien Cornelisse revealed on the show De slimste mens that she underwent chemotherapy for cancer, which caused her to lose her hair. She chose to wear hats throughout the filming process rather than wearing a wig, as she continues to manage her ongoing recovery.

Comedian Paulien Cornelisse made an appearance on the television program De slimste mens, where she addressed her recent health struggles. After previously announcing her cancer diagnosis in 2024, which forced her to cancel her theater tour, she explained that she underwent chemotherapy between the show's past and current seasons. During the filming, she opted to wear hats instead of a wig, noting that her hair has only begun to grow back in a limited way. Despite the physical challenges, she expressed gratitude for her return to the show.

Cornelisse, who replaced Maarten van Rossem as the program's permanent judge, admitted that while she does not feel entirely like herself while wearing head coverings, it is the most comfortable option available to her. She continues to manage her condition with heavy medication and experiences varying health levels on a day-to-day basis. Regardless of these personal difficulties, she emphasized her happiness at being back on set to participate in the competition.

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