Radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg leaves NPO after 32 years, show cut due to budget cuts
Veteran radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg is leaving the NPO after 32 years following budget cuts that led to the cancellation of his program, BertOp5. His final broadcast is scheduled for December 31, 2026, ending a long career that included many years at NPO Radio 2.
Radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg has announced he will leave the Dutch public broadcaster NPO after a tenure spanning 32 years. His daily program, BertOp5, is set to conclude on December 31, 2026, following a decision to restructure the programming on Radio 5 due to significant budget cuts. Kranenbarg confirmed that his departure from the network also marks the end of his long career in Hilversum, where he has been a prominent voice for over three decades.
Reflecting on his departure, Kranenbarg expressed his disappointment that his show no longer fits into the network's new budget-constrained schedule. Before his time on Radio 5, he was a well-known personality on NPO Radio 2, where he hosted the popular afternoon show Knooppunt Kranenbarg for thirteen years. While he has not yet determined his future plans, his final broadcast will mark the end of an era for the station and his dedicated listeners. The veteran broadcaster stated that he has known about the decision for some time but chose this moment to share the news publicly.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
