nuOct 19, 2026, 19:24

Kasper van Kooten splits from girlfriend after just over a year

Dutch comedian Kasper van Kooten has confirmed his separation from his girlfriend after a relationship lasting slightly over a year. The 54-year-old expressed sadness over the split but declined to provide details regarding the cause of the breakup.

Dutch comedian Kasper van Kooten has officially announced his separation from his girlfriend after dating for just over a year. The 54-year-old entertainer confirmed the end of the relationship to the publication De Telegraaf, expressing sadness over the situation while choosing to keep the specific reasons for the breakup private. Van Kooten had previously shared his affection for his partner publicly in August 2025, describing how she had unexpectedly entered his life. This follows the comedian's previous public relationship history, including his earlier marriage to his former wife, Lisa, with whom he shares a daughter born in 2015. The couple had announced the conclusion of their marriage in late 2019.

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