Hélène Hendriks has announced that she will no longer wear a Moroccan dress on television, even with Morocco set to take on the Netherlands in the World Cup tonight. “That was something unique,” she stated.
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Hendriks faced substantial backlash at the end of the year due to her lively performances in Moroccan dresses during live broadcasts covering an African football event. Critic Johan Derksen claimed it was fun once, but “the second time was already too much.” Another viewer exclaimed, “I feel sick watching it.”
Hélène Calls It Quits
As the anticipation builds for Morocco’s clash with the Netherlands, many wonder if Hélène would once again don her Moroccan attire. Nicky van der Gijp, son of notable sports commentator René, suggested that Morocco could indeed pull off a surprise victory.
In a discussion on De Oranjezomer, Nicky shared, “In the early 2000s, they ranked around 80th globally; now they hold the seventh spot, above the Netherlands, which is eighth. They have invested significantly in their team, which is now one of the top five in the World Cup.”
A Matter of Timing
One downside to the much-anticipated match is the late scheduling, set for 3:00 AM. Nicky acknowledged the challenge: “Staying up isn’t a problem for me, but what about after it? If it goes into extra time, it could be 6 AM. Will I go back to sleep then?”
His colleague, Thomas van Groningen, chimed in, “I’ll definitely be going to sleep afterward.”
Nicky pressed, “Everyone will want to watch it live; this is the match of the last 32. It’s going to be fantastic!”
Concerns About Outfit Choices
Thomas expressed his concerns that Hélène might again wear the Moroccan outfit during the late-night broadcast. “Are we glorifying Morocco here? Will you be in that Moroccan attire again?” he asked.
Hélène responded, “In that dress?”
René replied, “Yes, in that dress.”
However, Hélène firmly stated, “I call it something else, but no, that won’t happen again. That was a one-off for the Africa Cup.”
Support for the Netherlands
Thomas made it clear he hopes for a Dutch victory, saying, “Surely the Netherlands will win, let’s be real.”
Hélène affirmed, “Of course, I’m rooting for the Netherlands. Come on!”
To conclude the discussion, Thomas emphasized, “Just to clarify.”
