nuSep 3, 2026, 09:22

Merel Westrik becomes new host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz

Merel Westrik has been named the new co-host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz, where she will work alongside Leo Blokhuis. The updated competition features celebrities facing off in a weekly format, leading to a grand finale on Christmas Day.

Merel Westrik has been appointed as the new host of the NTR television program, The Great Top 2000 Quiz. She will join Leo Blokhuis to lead the music-focused competition, which is a staple of the annual programming surrounding the Top 2000 event on NPO Radio 2. In this updated format, Dutch celebrities will compete individually against one another each week, accompanied by a guest musician providing live performances.

The tournament culminates in a grand finale on Christmas Day, where the four weekly winners will face off to determine the final champion. Westrik expressed excitement about collaborating with Blokhuis, noting her appreciation for the unique blend of music and the historical anecdotes he brings to the broadcast. This new series follows previous iterations of the show, which previously featured different co-hosts and a shorter run of only four episodes.

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