nuSep 2, 2026, 11:54

Matthijs van Nieuwkerk to host new game show on SBS6

Matthijs van Nieuwkerk will return to television to host a new game show called The Golden Elevators on SBS6, scheduled for early next year. Alongside this announcement, Talpa revealed several new entertainment programs and the launch of a vertical video streaming platform called KIJK Shorts.

Matthijs van Nieuwkerk is set to make his return to Dutch television as the host of a new game show titled The Golden Elevators on SBS6. The program, which features ten contestants choosing between two lifts to win a grand prize, consists of eight episodes and is scheduled to air early next year. Van Nieuwkerk, who previously led the popular program De Wereld Draait Door for fifteen years, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, calling it an unexpected and cheerful opportunity. This television return follows his departure from BNNVARA in 2022.

In addition to the game show, the broadcaster announced several other upcoming projects. These include the entertainment panel show Buzz on Net5, the launch of Love Island VIPs, and the transition of the reality series Waar Doen Ze Het Van? to SBS6. Furthermore, streaming service KIJK is introducing KIJK Shorts, a platform dedicated to short-form vertical video content, starting with the drama series Code Rood. This initiative aims to engage younger audiences who prefer mobile-first, short-episode viewing experiences.

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