nuSep 7, 2026, 11:06

Peter Pannekoek and Jan Smit to host Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala again

Peter Pannekoek and Jan Smit will return to host the 61st Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala on October 8. The ceremony will be held at Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam and broadcast live on NPO 1.

Comedian Peter Pannekoek and singer Jan Smit have been announced as the hosts for the upcoming 61st Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala. This marks a returning partnership for the pair, who previously shared hosting duties in 2023, though Pannekoek was briefly replaced by Chantal Janzen last year due to his theatrical rehearsal schedule and New Year's Eve special obligations. Jan Smit has been a staple of the prestigious award ceremony since 2014, having collaborated with several notable co-presenters over the past decade including Art Rooijakkers and Rik van de Westelaken.

The annual event, which celebrates the best of Dutch television, is scheduled to take place on October 8. The ceremony will be held at the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam. Viewers will be able to watch the live broadcast of the gala starting at 21:00 on the channel NPO 1.

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