nuNov 2, 2026, 13:07

Ronald Giphart new presenter of the Great Dutch Spelling Bee

Author Ronald Giphart will host the Groot Dictee der Nederlandse Taal, a long-running spelling competition that will be held at the Utrecht Library. The event is scheduled for November 21 and will be broadcast live via radio and various digital platforms.

Author Ronald Giphart has been announced as the new host for the Groot Dictee der Nederlandse Taal, which will take place at the Utrecht Library. The event features fifteen local prominent figures, including government official Judith Thielen, comedian Andries Tunru, and children's author Annet Schaap, who will participate in the spelling challenge. Giphart expressed his excitement about hosting the event in his home city.

Organized by NPO Radio 1 in collaboration with KRO-NCRV, Genootschap Onze Taal, and Men at Work, the competition will be broadcast live on November 21 from 11:00 to 13:00. While the televised version of the spelling bee ceased in 2016 due to declining ratings, the event has continued as a radio broadcast since 2017. Interested listeners and viewers can follow the upcoming edition through NPO Radio 1 or via the NPO YouTube channel and NPO 1 Extra.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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