Johan Derksen confirms that Albert Verlinde will take over René van der Gijp’s place on Wednesdays in Today Inside, and shows in passing that he no longer wants Olcay Gulsen on the air.
The decision has been made: Albert Verlinde will take René van der Gijp’s place in Today Inside on Wednesdays. It will make its debut next week, when Gijp’s four-day working week starts. He is second choice, as Hans Kraay Jr. was actually approached to take on this position. However, the football analyst did not listen to that.
Fake cousin
Johan Derksen is satisfied with Albert. He agrees The Telegraph: “Albert suits us. She’s a very friendly, false cousin. I always have a great time with him.”
It will take some getting used to, he thinks. “The three of us have been there our entire careers. René already said before we even started a daily show that he thinks five days a week is too much. I am therefore not surprised that he has now negotiated this with John de Mol.”
Wilfred also happy
Wilfred Genee is also enthusiastic. “He is a great TV maker and completely understands the pace and approach of the program.”
Johan adds in A.D admits that Albert has ‘a character of his own’. “With humor that, as a VVD member, fits perfectly into our solidly right-wing talk show,” said the VI star. And that Albert brings more showbiz to the program? “That also fits in with our party of bad taste.”
No more Olcay
Remarkably, Johan in passing It is also stated that he no longer wants Olcay Gulsen at the table after her statements about Wierd Duk.
“I also said that to the editors. Incomprehensible that she is still coming. I don’t need anyone who accuses another guest of racism to come to me again. But the editors apparently think differently.”