Belgian channel launches investigation into The Smartest Person candidate
Belgian network Play has launched an investigation into contestant Mehdi El Hadri following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women shared on social media. Although no formal complaints have been filed, the production team is conducting an external review to address the situation.
The Belgian television channel Play and production company Woestijnvis have launched an external investigation into allegations against a contestant of the show De Slimste Mens ter Wereld. The inquiry follows public concern on social media after influencer Flore Pensaert shared a video on Instagram accusing content creator Mehdi El Hadri, known online as Bruine Mehdi, of inappropriate behavior toward young women. While the network has not yet received any formal complaints regarding the participant, they stated that they take all such reports very seriously and have initiated a formal review process to address the claims.
De Slimste Mens ter Wereld is a popular Belgian television quiz show that serves as the basis for the Dutch version, De Slimste Mens. The Flemish program maintains a significant audience in the Netherlands, where episodes are frequently made available to viewers through the NPO Start streaming platform.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
