nuOct 8, 2026, 19:19

Jan Versteegh wins Televizier-Ring for Best Presenter

Jan Versteegh has won the Televizier-Ring award for Best Presenter, marking his first success in this category. The ceremony also saw the online series PaardenpraatTV receive the award for best youth programming, while several other shows were nominated for the main Gouden Televizier-Ring.

Jan Versteegh has secured his first win in the category of Best Presenter at the Televizier-Ring awards. While this marks his first victory for presenting, he previously received recognition in 2015 when he was honored as the greatest television talent. Versteegh has established himself as a prominent figure on the SBS6 network in recent years.

Additional awards were presented during the ceremony, including the Televizier-Ring Youth, which was won by the online video series PaardenpraatTV. This year marked the first time that online-exclusive productions were eligible for consideration. The event also highlighted the upcoming competition for the main Gouden Televizier-Ring, with programs like Kassa, De Bondgenoten, and Woeste Grond nominated for the prestigious award. Kassa received its first nomination in its final year on traditional television, while the reality show De Bondgenoten and the drama series Woeste Grond also competed for the top honors.

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